Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MARK LT
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V520000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20050912
End Of Manufacture
20051017
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
199942
Date Owners Notified
20051122
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20051109
Make Campaign Number
05S40