1997 Ford Ranger Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer Problems
NHTSA component category: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How visibility:windshield wiper/washer ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 411 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Ford Ranger overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT OPERATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH, WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON AND OFF WITH THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE…”NHTSA complaint 861628 — filed 05/09/2000
“WINDSHIELD WIPERS SEEM TO HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN. THE DOME LIGHT ALSO SEEMS TO HAVE A MIND OF IT'S OWN. THEY BOTH COME…”NHTSA complaint 721699 — filed 04/20/2000
“INTERMITTENTLY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON AUTOMATICALLY, DISBURSING WASHER FLUID ON A STARTLING THE DRIVER. A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE'S…”NHTSA complaint 858307 — filed 03/10/2000
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Ford Ranger have visibility:windshield wiper/washer problems?
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Ford Ranger: 24 of 411 complaints on file (5.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Ford Ranger have in total?
411 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 44 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's visibility:windshield wiper/washer category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
