Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 78V-198 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-198 covers 5,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM CONTAINS AN INCORRECT 6 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTEAD OF THE 8.25 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. IF THE SYSTEM IS HEAVILY LOADED, AS IN THE CASE OF A PARTIALLY DRY WINDSHIELD, THE MOTOR CURRENT MAY EXCEED THE 6 AMP BREAKER"S CAPACITY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BREAKER TO OPEN, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN WIPER/WASHER FAILURE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIPER/WASHER CIRCUIT BREAKER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WIPER/WASHER FAILURE IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS COULDCONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1978 to August 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.