FORD ESCAPE 2001: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V387002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-12-11 | 2000-11-27 | 2000-11-29 |
Production Dates: 1999-10-22 - 2000-11-16
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00S49
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.
THIS CONDITION WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION, OR OF THE WIPER FUNCTION ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 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'.
