NHTSA recall 05V520000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Ford E-150 and 13 more
Reported Nov 9, 2005199,942 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 05S40Built Aug 29, 2005 – Oct 17, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.