FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V138000
Make | Model | Year |
---|---|---|
FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 2000 |
Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
2000-05-19 | 2000-05-17 | 2000-05-19 |
Production Dates: 2000-03-26 - 2000-04-28
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S09
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: A WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE MAY NOT BE CAPABLE OF CARRYING THE CURRENT REQUIRED DURING HIGH LOAD CONDITIONS ON THE WIPERS "I.E., ICE, SNOW, OR OTHER DEBRIS".
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER CONTROL MODULES AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 19, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.