1997 Ford Taurus wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 60 complaints for the 1997 Ford Taurus, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 6% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the wipers, windshield & visibility complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Windshield wiper changes speed on its own. Changes modes when using the turn indicator. Will not always go into high mode.
Random changes in the windshield wiper speed, regardless of setting. Hazard signals failed or only one side flashing. Turn signal failure (of exterior and interior console lights). Failure of interior lighting to turn off after doors closed. Failure of power windows (all four). Short in electrical system resulting in required replacement of gem module. Turn signal/wiper controls replaced. Gem module replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus
- Transmission 194 complaints
- Engine 127 complaints
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Electrical system 67 complaints
- Steering 61 complaints
- Cruise control 58 complaints
- Cooling system 46 complaints
- Air bags 42 complaints
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