2006 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 05V520000

Release Date:

November 09, 2005

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

05V520000

Manufacturer:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Component(s):

• VISIBILITY
  • WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
    • MOTOR

Summary

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.

Notes

FORD RECALL NO. 05S40. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 2006 Ford Expedition
• 2006 Ford Explorer
• 2006 Ford Ranger
• 2006 Ford Taurus

Other Recalls For The 2006 Ford Escape

• 2006 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 10E043000
• 2006 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 14V526000
• 2006 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 15E045000
• 2006 Ford Escape Recall NHTSA 15V606000