NHTSA Recall 00V072000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V072000; Date: Mar. 7, 2000
An inoperative windshield wiper system could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford Explorer; 2000 Ford Explorer; 1999 Mercury Mountaineer; 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 208,903
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles equipped with 4. 0l engines and all-time 4-wheel drive (a4wd) powertrains. The generic electronic module (gem) could experience a condition referred to as "lock-up" in which the gem controlled electronic functions (e. G. , front windshield wipers, interior lights, 4x4 system, etc. ) could not be turned on or, in some cases if the function is on, could not be turned off.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a resistor in the gem circuit.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 15, 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 15, 2000
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