Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 91V-076 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 91V-076 covers 125,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.
The risk
CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
The fix
APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE.
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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 February 1, 1990 to October 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.