NHTSA Recall 05V520000: Motor (visibility)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 199,942 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Ford E-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V520000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05S40 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR |
| Report received | November 9, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 22, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V520000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E-150 | 2006 |
| Ford E-250 | 2006 |
| Ford E-350 | 2006 |
| Ford E-450 | 2006 |
| Ford Escape | 2006 |
| Ford Expedition | 2006 |
| Ford Explorer | 2006 |
| Ford F-150 | 2006 |
| Ford Ranger | 2006 |
| Ford Taurus | 2006 |
| Lincoln Mark LT | 2006 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2006 |
| Mercury Mariner | 2006 |
| Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 |
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.