Recall 05V520000: Wiper Motor Inspection/Repair

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/E-150 2006

Ford/E-250 2006

Ford/E-350 2006

Ford/E-450 2006

Ford/Escape 2006

Ford/Expedition 2006

Ford/Explorer 2006

Ford/F-150 2006

Ford/Ranger 2006

Ford/Taurus 2006

Lincoln/Mark LT 2006

Lincoln/Navigator 2006

Mercury/Mariner 2006

Mercury/Mountaineer 2006

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V520000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: November 07, 2005

COMPONENT: Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Motor

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 199942

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:
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.

REMEDY:
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 should contact FORD at 1-800-392-3673 or Lincoln/Mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 05S40. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.