Wiper control speed issues URGENT SAFETY

[JediMcMuffin]

This clearly deserves some attention from Ford, but I seriously recommend folks apply rain-x or something similar in the interim.

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[drew707]

This clearly deserves some attention from Ford, but I seriously recommend folks apply rain-x or something similar in the interim.

Legit makes a massive difference when applied properly. That and the rain-X fluid. With how vertical the windshield is the air blasts water off it basically instantly. I haven’t noticed any wiper issues since I don’t even use them above 40 MPH.

 

[HideoutBronco]

So at least according to an info request to Ford, the wipers are speed dependent in the auto positions.

The first four settings are the auto modes and are variable speeds dictated by the actual speed of the vehicle. You have four levels of wiper “aggression” so to speak. 1 being the mildest and 4 being the most aggressive.

The constant speeds are low and high and are the last two modes. If this issue is occurring in the low or high mode then there is a severe issue.

I’m guessing they’re in the auto (intermittent) modes but what I am unsure of is if the issue is irregardless of the speed changing which would be opposite of designed intent. Any additional info you can pass along will be great.

It is in the Constant High mode...all of a sudden they are slow and not clearing the windscreen. If you turn them off and back on they are back to full speed. Annoying.

 

[phocion]

Everyone new to the thread should check out the video that @Miket5r made, it's the easiest way to understand what's happening. You can see that he's driving at a roughly constant speed.

The issue is real, and real bad. Ford needs to get on this one pronto.

 

[Roll Sound]

Why have we not heard anything from Ford here???

 

[mikec426]

I used continuous low speed wipers at highway speeds on the way to work this morning. No issues.

 

[j_anderson]

Why have we not heard anything from Ford here???

because they only reply to members posting about their new bronco or to casually ask you to PM them with your VIN on things that aren't life and death issues

 

[1979]

So at least according to an info request to Ford, the wipers are speed dependent in the auto positions.

The first four settings are the auto modes and are variable speeds dictated by the actual speed of the vehicle. You have four levels of wiper “aggression” so to speak. 1 being the mildest and 4 being the most aggressive.

The constant speeds are low and high and are the last two modes. If this issue is occurring in the low or high mode then there is a severe issue.

I’m guessing they’re in the auto (intermittent) modes but what I am unsure of is if the issue is irregardless of the speed changing which would be opposite of designed intent. Any additional info you can pass along will be great.

It’s not an issue in the intermittent mode. It’s also not speed dependent. The issue happens on the low speed setting on the “continuos” mode (for lack of a better term). It also happens at both highway speeds and sitting at a red light.

I have experienced this multiple times now and it’s incredibly frustrating.

 

[drew707]

It’s not an issue in the intermittent mode. It’s also not speed dependent. The issue happens on the low speed setting on the “continuos” mode (for lack of a better term). It also happens at both highway speeds and sitting at a red light.

I have experienced this multiple times now and it’s incredibly frustrating.

I understand. That’s why I was trying to gain clarification to make sure. Low and High should not be affected like this. I will pass this along to the engineering team

 

[Paul Gagnon]

This clearly deserves some attention from Ford, but I seriously recommend folks apply rain-x or something similar in the interim.

I have this coating on my windshield. These coatings only make a difference when there are only a few droplets, they do not help when you are in a continuous downpour.

 

[WuNgUn]

This would apply to all. All broncos have same wiper control.

My Bronco doesn't do this...

 

[Brockdog12]

I've had to use mine recently, mostly on low speed or int., seemed normal to me, I'll pay closer attention going forward.

 

[j_anderson]

My Bronco doesn't do this...

Mine doesn't either. At least, not that I've noticed

 

[Paul Gagnon]

The constant speeds are low and high and are the last two modes. If this issue is occurring in the low or high mode then there is a severe issue.

This only occurs in the continuous settings. It is very dangerous.

 

[AlexInNY]

Mine may have corrected itself. I was experiencing the same issues but had the wipers on continuous-low today for five minutes and they didn’t kick into intermittent (might have gone longer but I got home and had to get inside). Will try again tomorrow in the rain.

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