NHTSA Recall 00V387002: Linkages (visibility)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 46,000 vehicles. It affects 2001 Ford Escape.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V387002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S49 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | November 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The windshield wiper linkage can disengage due to a broken ball socket.
Safety risk
This condition will likely result in sudden and complete loss of the windshield wiper function, or of the wiper function on the driver side only, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper module.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during december 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V387002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.