Ford · Canada · High
Ford Taurus, Explorer +7 more: Other
Affects Ford Taurus, Explorer, Escape, Ranger, E150, F-150, E250, E350, Expedition · 2006 — about 14K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting, lack of grease may cause the gear teeth to distort and/or fracture during operation, resulting in the loss of wiper function. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, apply grease to the output shaft gear.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational