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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V039000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1986 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 4700 | 03/05/1986 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/10/1986 | 03/14/1986 | 571 | 205 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The right quarter windows may contain glass which was improperly tempered. this glass may yield pieces larger than the maximum allowed by fmvss 205, glazing material. consequence of defect: in case of an accident these large pieces of glass may seriously injure the occupants of the car. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the quarter windows containing date code 5 af. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: window glazing/fmvss 205. vehicle description: station wagons equipped with 5 af date code right side tinted quarter window glass. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V017000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1986 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 28000 | 02/17/1987 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/19/1987 | 03/02/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Glass could fracture while station wagon is being drivenor parked, creating a risk of injury to occupants or sudden distraction to thedriver. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Apply sealant to conductor strips and protective tape to lower backlites. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear window wiper motor.vehicle description: station wagons equipped with optional rear window wipermotors. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 9566 | 03/01/1995 | 39903 | Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95511 | 03/01/1995 | 39884 | Chirp or squeak from blower motor. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| RCL/94E55 | 03/01/1995 | 3013100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9592 | 05/01/1995 | 42077 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
| 01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 95203 | 10/01/1995 | 46471 | A 'groaning' noise may come from the front power windows after the glass is powered full up. this noise is caused by improper lubrication on the window regulator mechanism sliding surfaces. the grease gets wiped off from sliding surfaces d | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 9582 | 04/01/1995 | 41025 | A revised service windshield wiper motor is now available. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Heater inoperative. | |||
| 1 | 03/18/1996 | ||
| Heater/defroster inoperative. | |||
| 10/21/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1986 | |
| Heater fumes. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 07/01/1986 | 1 | ||
| Fan control switch shorted three times. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Heater core is leaking. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 03/01/1986 | |||
| Rear window shattered during rain storm. supposedly corrected by campaign number 87v017000 and for recall 87s25. | |||