Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your windshield wiper motor is the part that makes your wipers move. In some cases, it was built without the right lubricant, which could cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the motor gets too hot from using the high-speed setting, it could warp or break, causing your wipers to stop working. This could lead to a crash if you're driving in bad weather and can't clear your windshield.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the wiper motor for the lubricant and add it if it's needed. This inspection and repair are free, and you should schedule it as soon as you can.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
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