NHTSA recall 01V261000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 01V261000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 01S25 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 2001-08-15 |
| Owners notified | 2001-08-27 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Units potentially affected | 598256 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS WATER, SALT, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLUTION CAN ENTER THE WIPER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY THROUGH PINHOLES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COVER THAT ARE USED IN THE MOLDING PROCESS. IN ADDITION, ON CERTAIN OF THE VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY AND AUGUST 2000, A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, SMOKE, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. CONTAMINANT ENTRY COULD ALSO RESULT IN UNINTENDED WIPER MOTOR OPERATION.
What can happen
SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER COVER WITH IMPROVED SEALING AND WATER RESISTANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAIN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1999 FORD WINDSTAR | Built 1998-04-16 to 2001-06-02. |
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| 2000 FORD WINDSTAR | Built 1998-04-16 to 2001-06-02. |
| 2001 FORD WINDSTAR | Built 1998-04-16 to 2001-06-02. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 15583 | 2002-04-15. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE REAR WIPER ARM. *TT |
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| 13253 | 2000-03-22. Service bulletin. (CONTINUED FROM 13251 AND 13252) UNCOMMANDED FRONT WIPER FUNCTION. *MJS |
| 99224 | 2000-02-11. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT WIPERS OPERATING WHILE SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION. *TT |
| 12911 | 1999-09-08. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ACTIVATION OF FRONT WIPERS WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT |
| 12826 | 1999-09-07. Service bulletin. EXPERIENCING FRONT WIPERS ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT |
| 6407 | 1999-09-03. Service bulletin. EXHIBITING FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTIVATION WITHOUT COMMAND. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.