electrical problem
4.6
definitely annoyingTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
89,600 miles
Number of complaints:
10 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (9 reports)
- turn wiper switch to the way more than off pos. till it clicks (1 reports)
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2006Jun 15
Ranger XLT 2.5L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I drive a 1999 ford ranger 2WD 4 cyl. At random times my wipers turn on by them self. At first we thought it was a loose wire but checked and everything was good to go. Its not a big problem its just everytime they come on i use fluid and i have to replace the wipers more often. I used to just take the fuse out and put it back in when i needed them but that became a pain in the ass. Help me find out who the wiper ghost is. Thank you
2008Jan 04
Ranger XLT 4.0L
- Manual transmission
- 116,000 miles
I've had the same problem with my wipers randomly turning on and like everyone else find that it's easiest to just turn the wiper switch on then off. It usually only lasts about one or two wipes worth before stopping. I don't find it all that annoying however if I happen to be driving someone in my car that's never ridden in it before and the wipers turn on while making a turn, I sure feel like an idiot as the person probably thinks I'm and inexperienced driver.
2008Jan 25
(reported on)Ranger XLT 2.5L 4 cyl.
- Manual transmission
- 60,000 miles
This has to be the most annoying thing I have ever experienced with a vehicle. The wipers on my truck will turn on for no apparent reason. I have noticed that it usually happens after using my turn signals. I have found that flipping to high beams (when my lights are off) will usually prevent the wipers from activating randomly. Please let me know if you have repaired this and what was wrong.
2007Nov 09
(reported on)Ranger XLT 3.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
Not only am I having problems with my wipers, my oil gauge drops or will not come up right at start up, the Tech has an attuted works only when it wants too. Also, here recently my gas mileage has dropped by half, so get ready you 120,000 miler's. I drive 71 miles a day to and from work, I fill up on friday morning the truck doesn't move all week end, go to work, by Tuesday evening I'm at a quarter of a tank. I should have bought another GMC.Jim
2007Jun 25
(reported on)Ranger XLT 3.0L FLEX FUEL
- Manual transmission
- 75,000 miles
Probably the most annoying problem I've ever had with a vehicle started at around 75,000 miles. Originally I removed the cap of the stem and used some electric grease which helped but now at 140,000 miles nothing helps at all anymore.
2007Mar 20
(reported on)Ranger XLT 3.0 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I have a 1999 Ford Ranger 3.0 V6 which I purchased from my son about 4 years ago. The truck runs well but I noticed that the wipers would come on by themselves. It seems to happen when I am making a left or right hand turn. If I turn the wipers on and off the problem stops temporarily.
2007Mar 21
(reported on)Ranger XLT 4.0
- Manual transmission
- 90,000 miles
i thought i was just crazy until I read these other guys stories about their Ranger's windsheild wipers coming on at random. Mine however, only make one swipe across the windshield and thats the last I see of the problem for at least an hour, or the next time I drive it. Does anyone have any ideas why? could it be a faulty switch?
2007Mar 09
(reported on)Ranger 2WD XLT LB 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
I have the same problems as the other guy that reported the problem. At completely random moments, the wipers will turn on by themselves. Sometimes at different speeds. The only way that I can get them to turn off, is by playing with the wiper switch. However, mine does not always turn right off when playing with the switch, it will sometimes take up to 2 minutes to get the wipers to turn off
2007Jan 23
(reported on)Ranger Sport 3.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
The wipers are constantly turning on/off by themselves. When it happens, if you turn the switch all the say on and then off they will stop doing it, but that works only temporally until they start again.
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2008Aug 04
Ranger 2.2L
the 1999 4cyl ford ranger gets piss poor gas mileage,WHAT'S THE SOLUTION?
Joey T.
Dec., GA, USA
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