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Ford Recall 05S40: Wiper Motor Grease
2006 Ford Explorer
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.
Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (12)
- Renotification Notice - 03/28/2008
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
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