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 | |||||
| BC8890950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3031400 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95511 | 03/01/1995 | 39884 | Chirp or squeak from blower motor. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9592 | 05/01/1995 | 42077 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9566 | 03/01/1995 | 39903 | Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds. *tw | 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 - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| While sitting on driver's side with children sitting in rear seat, a person alerted consumer that one of the children got stuck between window of vehicle, where power window could not be activated. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Windshield is cracked on the driver's side. consumer stated she bought vehicle as it is, and she wants to fill out a safety complaint. *ak | |||