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.

Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages

Date Announced
NOV 27, 2000
Vehicles Affected
46,000
Ford Recall #
00S49
NHTSA Campaign #
00V387002
Summary
Vehicle description: Sport utility vehicles. The windshield wiper linkage can disengage due to a broken ball socket.
Actions
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper module.
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