Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 87V-017 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 87V-017 covers 28,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ROAD SALT INDUCED EROSION OF THE WIPER MOTOR CONDUCTOR STRIPS COULD CAUSE LOCALIZED THERMAL STRESS WITHIN THE GLASS.
The risk
GLASS COULD FRACTURE WHILE STATION WAGON IS BEING DRIVENOR PARKED, CREATING A RISK OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR SUDDEN DISTRACTION TO THEDRIVER.
The fix
APPLY SEALANT TO CONDUCTOR STRIPS AND PROTECTIVE TAPE TO LOWER BACKLITES.
SYSTEM: REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL REAR WINDOW WIPERMOTORS.
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, 1986 to January 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.