| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007121653 | Incident Date: Sep, 20 2007 |
| Consumer's City: KIRKLAND | Consumer's State: WA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: WINDSTAR | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2FMDA5243YB | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Oct, 01 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 19 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Windshield wiper failure while driving in rain on i-5 seattle washington, failure mode is similar to prior recall # 01v261000. it appears that the recall implemented in 2001/2002 was either ineffective or wiper motor was already damaged. the dealer repaired wiper by replacing damaged motor and wiring harness. corrosion was extensive. as in the original recall it looks like heating may have occurred. wiper failed and left blade stuck in a position that obstructed drivers view. *tr |
