1999 Ford Ranger Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 10%of 755 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,901miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Ford Ranger, 10% of the 755 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,901 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wipers didn't operate correctly - was recalled fix and worked okay for a while now currently come on all by themselves or when you put high beams or blinker on. My door ajar light came on without a door open and the dome lights came on and drained down my battery. Ford has not been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10082381, filed 2004-07, 36,000 miles“Windshield wipers turn on intermittently, this happens when driving or sitting stopped with ignition on listening to radio... Also slipping of transmission when accelerating after a turn...this has happened many times, too many to count in the years since I owned the truck...”
NHTSA complaint #10138306, filed 2005-10, 10,000 miles“1999 Ford Ranger: during warranty had windshield wiper switch replaced by Ford from notice in mail. About 6 months later, out of warranty, windshield wipers wont stay on. They come on when vehicle is cold but once start driving they stop working...dont know if short in switch or heat related..Ford has said that first fix should have fixed it, but now out of warranty and need to pay to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10033245, filed 2003-08, 38,000 miles“99 Ford Ranger, windshield wipers turn on by themselves while driving. Now wont turn on at all. Seems to be a driving hazard if your driving in the rain and they quit!!”
NHTSA complaint #10294212, filed 2009-12, 217,000 miles“Heater stopped putting out warm air. It felt like the A/C was on. Kept smelling antifreeze. Upon checking the next day, I found the metal tubes on the cast aluminum head was where it was coming from.”
NHTSA complaint #10209493, filed 2007-11, 89,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2020 | 10 | 8% |
| 2019 | 24 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 74 | 10% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 52 | 13% |
| 1995 | 63 | 20% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 22 | 12% |
| 1991 | 13 | 10% |
| 1990 | 12 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 4 | 15% |
| 1984 | 2 | 17% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Ranger
178 complaintsBody and structure
89 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsAir bags
79 complaintsSuspension
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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