Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper motor might not have gotten the right lubrication, which could cause it to break down.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your windshield wipers might stop working, especially in bad weather, which could lead to a crash due to poor visibility.
Free Fix
You'll need to take your vehicle to the dealership, where a mechanic will check the wiper motor and add grease if needed. This service is free, and you should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 or Lincoln/Mercury at 1-800-521-4140 to schedule an appointment.
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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