Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V520000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/29/2005 to 10/17/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 199942 | 11/22/2005 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/09/2005 | 11/15/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 05s40. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 052213 | 11/14/2005 | 10018747 | Windshield washer inoperative - hose disconnected. *tt | 01/13/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the rear windshield detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was stopped and the contact noticed that the hinges for the windshield were broken. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the contact repaired the vehicle himself. the contact also stated that while driving 40 mph in snowy conditions, he applied to brakes and the anti lock brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the rear windshield detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was stopped and the contact noticed that the hinges for the windshield were broken. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the contact repaired the vehicle himself. the contact also stated that while driving 40 mph in snowy conditions, he applied to brakes and the anti lock brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000. sm. | |||
| 09/12/2011 | 41000 | ||
| I drove 7 miles to work. it was a little foggy/dewey out so i turned on my rear defrost. the temperature was in the low 60's, so cool, but not cold by any means. i parked my car and rolled the windows (all 4) down @ 3 inches. when i parked my car @ 8:00am it was fine. by 9:10am, i was informed that the back windshield of my car was broken. when i went to check my car, the back windshield had completely blown out. there was barely any glass on the inside of the car as it had all blown out 3-4 feet into the parking lot. i did have the local police respond just in case and the officer shrugged and questioned/stated freak accident. i've found numerous reports of this happening on these vehicles, yet no public awareness has been made. i am just glad that it didn't happen while i was driving like with some reports i've read. my insurance would cover a recycled rear windshield/wiper and i am terrified to use the rear defrost on the new one knowing that it came from the same year and make of vehicle for fear it will happen again. | |||
| 12/21/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph the back window blew out . she stated that the window exploded into the vehicle and out making a sound like someone was shooting at her. the vehicle was taken into the dealer which diagnosed that the hinches broke causing the window to shatter. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 32,000. pm | |||
| 01/31/2010 | 52000 | ||
| The winshield washer failed to operate properly. the rear window waher was operating properly. the vehicle was being driven on an expressway in inclement weather. therefore the front windshield visability was greatly inpaired. i researched the internet, and found reports of the washer fluid line becoming disconnected near the windshield washer pump. the on line reports said that this was a common problem, told where the fault was and that the right side inner fender had to be removed to fix the problem. i found the faulty connection, and added plastic wire wraps to secure four connections in the area from coming loose again. | |||
| 12/21/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph the back window blew out . she stated that the window exploded into the vehicle and out making a sound like someone was shooting at her. the vehicle was taken into the dealer which diagnosed that the hinches broke causing the window to shatter. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 32,000. pm | |||
| 01/31/2010 | 52000 | ||
| The winshield washer failed to operate properly. the rear window waher was operating properly. the vehicle was being driven on an expressway in inclement weather. therefore the front windshield visability was greatly inpaired. i researched the internet, and found reports of the washer fluid line becoming disconnected near the windshield washer pump. the on line reports said that this was a common problem, told where the fault was and that the right side inner fender had to be removed to fix the problem. i found the faulty connection, and added plastic wire wraps to secure four connections in the area from coming loose again. | |||
| 12/21/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph the back window blew out . she stated that the window exploded into the vehicle and out making a sound like someone was shooting at her. the vehicle was taken into the dealer which diagnosed that the hinches broke causing the window to shatter. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 32,000. pm | |||
| 01/31/2010 | 52000 | ||
| The winshield washer failed to operate properly. the rear window waher was operating properly. the vehicle was being driven on an expressway in inclement weather. therefore the front windshield visability was greatly inpaired. i researched the internet, and found reports of the washer fluid line becoming disconnected near the windshield washer pump. the on line reports said that this was a common problem, told where the fault was and that the right side inner fender had to be removed to fix the problem. i found the faulty connection, and added plastic wire wraps to secure four connections in the area from coming loose again. | |||
| 12/21/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph the back window blew out . she stated that the window exploded into the vehicle and out making a sound like someone was shooting at her. the vehicle was taken into the dealer which diagnosed that the hinches broke causing the window to shatter. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 32,000. pm | |||
| 01/31/2010 | 52000 | ||
| The winshield washer failed to operate properly. the rear window waher was operating properly. the vehicle was being driven on an expressway in inclement weather. therefore the front windshield visability was greatly inpaired. i researched the internet, and found reports of the washer fluid line becoming disconnected near the windshield washer pump. the on line reports said that this was a common problem, told where the fault was and that the right side inner fender had to be removed to fix the problem. i found the faulty connection, and added plastic wire wraps to secure four connections in the area from coming loose again. | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 54000 | 1 | |
| 2006 ford escape rear window glass exploded for no reason. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 ford escape and i was parked in the parking lot at my work and came out after i started my remote starter inside to find my cars rear window blown out. my husband had turned on my rear defrost that morning. it has never been on before, which i am sure is the cause behind it. i came home and called police. my rear glass window and the arms for it are ruined. i had to pay out of pocket for them to be replaced. then i googled it and found the ford forum and heard everyone else's incidents and it sounded quite familiar. i am happy that this did not happen when i was going down the road, i have a seven year old that sits in a booster seat and if it hurt him in any way i would feel sorry for ford cause i would be their worst nightmare. or where i was parked at my work (nursing home) that is where the residents go out for a cigarette so if it exploded in their face. that would have been a law suit for sure, not to mention what could have happened to them. *tr | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 92000 | 1 | |
| Driving on highway @ 60mph, 30 degrees outside, rear window defrost on, rear window exploded. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 99000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise. immediately following, the rearview mirror shattered into pieces. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they estimated that it would cost $700 to replace the rearview glass. the rear passenger had glass stuck in his skin and the contact received a minor cut. the failure and current mileages were 99,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 83000 | 1 | 05/01/2009 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. while driving the rear window had suddenly shattered without warning. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. the current and failure mileages were 83900. updated 1/14/10 *cn updated 01/15/10.*jb | |||
| 06/30/2006 | 2000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle is a 2006 ford escape hybrid. while driving on a one-lane road (off ramp of hwy 101), the driver's side window shattered suddenly. no foreign objects appeared to have struck the window. the shattering of glass resulted in minor injuries to the driver and some damage to the interior of the vehicle. ford customer service was contacted and ford refused to take responsibility for the incident. nothing was done by ford to correct the failure. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 11/10/2008 | 87000 | ||
| I drove my car from my home, to work that morning. it was a little chilly so i turned on my rear defrost so i could see out the back window. i drove my normal commute, about 7 minutes to work, parked my car, and went inside. within 20 minutes i heard a loud bang, and noticed that my back windo was blown out and exploded all over the parking lot. i had to call my insurance and file a claim to have the window replaced. | |||
| 12/09/2010 | 74569 | ||
| 2006 ford escape xlt - like many others, my rear window shattered for no reason. had glass/rear wiper replaced but was then blowing fuses. so now have to have the rear wiper motor replaced on top of the glass. i have read several complaints of same issue but still no recall. | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 92000 | 1 | |
| Driving on highway @ 60mph, 30 degrees outside, rear window defrost on, rear window exploded. *tr | |||
| 10/30/2009 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Rear window explodes for no apparent reason. vehicle was parked, no one inside - rear defroster had been on prior to shutting the vehicle off. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 6 | 07/04/2006 | |
| 2006 ford escape xlt customer states that the seat covers had to be replaced, the car would not turn over and jerking while driving over 70 mph and rear wiper not working correctly**cc the consumer stated sitting at a stop light, the vehicle shut off. the consumer was able to restart the vehicle, but the rest of the way to her destination, the vehicle was riding rough and jerking. the dealer diagnosed the problem as a inoperative torque converter. the consumer stated the vehicle would stall, drive roughly and jerked on several occasions. the vehicle also would shift hard and lurch forward while the cruise control was activated. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 07/28/2012 | 76000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that the windshield wipers were being utilized during rainy weather when they suddenly became inoperable. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they advised the contact that the motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 76,000. | |||
| 07/28/2012 | 76000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that the windshield wipers were being utilized during rainy weather when they suddenly became inoperable. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they advised the contact that the motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 76,000. kmj | |||