1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD RECALL - #91V076000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : MOTOR
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1990 - 10/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
5/15/1991 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/24/1991 |
| # Affected |
125,000 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Corrective action |
APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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