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Ford Motor Company

VISIBILITY — FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER · November 27, 2000

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.

Risk

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.

What owners should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.

Units 46000

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