2007 Jeep Wrangler wipers, windshield & visibility problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 jeep wrangler. The contact stated while operating the windshield wipers, the motor failed. There was black smoke coming from under the dashboard upon failure. The contact made the necessary repairs to the windshield wiper motor at his own expense. He also stated the fuel tank was defective and took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer advised the contact that the fuel tank skid plate would need to be replaced.

I was driving down the road and the horn started blowing and would not stop, the windshield wipers started wiping at high speed, windshield washer fluid was squirting out, and would not stop. I turned the vehicle off and issues kept happening. The gauges and speedometer stopped working at this time. Luckily I was pulling in my driveway.