NHTSA recall 01V261000
Visibility · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Contaminants such as water, salt, and windshield washer solution can enter the wiper motor cover assembly through pinholes on the exterior of the cover that are used in the molding process. In addition, on certain of the vehicles built between February and August 2000, a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat. Either of these conditions could potentially…
Why it matters: Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a new wiper cover with improved sealing and water resistance. Owner notification begain August 27, 2001.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Ford Windstar, 2000 Ford Windstar, 2001 Ford Windstar.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V261000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.