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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
| 9546 | 02/01/1995 | 39717 | Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 10/18/1993 | |
| Heating unit failed. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 10/18/1993 | |
| Heater failed. | |||
| 0 | |||
| Windshield wipers do not work, neither does rear window defroster, almost had an accident because consumer cannot see how to back up. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 03/14/1991 | |
| Ignition switch wiring harness has melted. *ak consumer states signal lights stopped working, heater fan would also fail, consumer could smell burning or melting plastic when the fan was turned on to any setting, consumer traced problem to wiring harness that plus into the ignition switch, the harness plug was discolored and melted from overheating, the ignition switch connections were also discolored and the plastic around one connection appeared to melted.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 02/08/1995 | |||
| Rear window on station wagon cracked while driving and feel into wagon cargo area. please describe details. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/21/1995 | 5 | ||
| Power mirrors failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 0 | |||
| Windshield wipers do not work, neither does rear window defroster, almost had an accident because consumer cannot see how to back up. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| When coming to a stop vehicle shutsdown. took vehicle to dealer. *ak consumer states vehicle is now having transmission problems, the fuel line injection system was replaced, various electrical componets including the ignition system and windshield wiper was replaced. *mj | |||
| 07/21/1999 | |||
| The brakes would fail to stop vehicle after being applied. when waiting at stop light & would start to go, vehicle would stall out for no reason. also, windshield wipers would intermittently work when in use. would cause poor visibility to the driver at time of need. | |||
| 1 | 10/18/1993 | ||
| Windshield wipers work improperly. the blades stick in upright position. | |||
| 1 | 10/18/1993 | ||
| Windshield wipers stick in upright position. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wipers failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 07/04/1996 | |||
| Windshield wipers slowed down and stopped operating intermittently.*ak | |||