Recall 00V-138: 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2000, covering about 23,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-138
Report date
May 17, 2000
Vehicles affected
23,000
Owners notified
May 19, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e., ice, snow, or other debris).

The risk

This condition could result in inoperative wipers with no advance warning.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the wiper control modules and replace if necessary.

Notes

Owner notification began may 19, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentVisibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V138000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford Crown Victoria2000All years
Mercury Grand Marquis2000All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-138?

Vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e., ice, snow, or other debris).

How is recall 00V-138 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the wiper control modules and replace if necessary.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.