Recently experience wiper motor/harness corrosion on my 1999 Ford wnstar which has resulted in inoperative wipers. The wipers failed while my wife and 2 kids were driving on I-40 which almost caused them to leave the roadway. The vehicle was taken to capital Ford dealer and the wiper failure was analyzed at a charge of $61 on May 20, 2004.the dealership advised that the harness and motor would need to be replaced at a cost of $461. The dealer has been less than helpful in explaining how corrosion developed. On May 25, 2004 10:45 est), I called Ford Motor Corp. Customer relations (kurl 800-392-3673). I explained my situation and referred to recall # 01V26100. She stated that there would be no warrantee/recall coverage because the vehicle was well outside the 12 months/12,000. Miles. She furhter said that the recall was completed on my vehicle in 2001 and that there was no relationship to my current malfunction and the recall. Logic would suggest that a recall 2 years after manufacturer date could contribute to a problem/malfunction 5 years later. Please advise by written notice of your findings or conclusions. Thanks

- Garner, NC, USA