Recall
Ford Escape — 00V387002
NHTSA ID
00V387002
Make
Ford
Model
Escape
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2000-11-27
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Units Affected
46,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
00S49
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.