Over 37,000 newer Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles have been recalled due to a potential failure of the front windshield wiper motor, as reported by the NHTSA this week.
Ford looked into a problem concerning wiper motors ceasing operation because of water entering the wiper motor within the vehicles included in the recall. The supplier for Ford identified that a sealant between the gear cover and the housing was improperly applied.
Ford is aware of 81 occurrences globally of water infiltrating the wiper motor. In such situations, the wipers may become inoperative, which could hinder visibility and necessitate the recall of 37,371 vehicles categorized as follows:
Earlier this year, Ford recalled nearly 500,000 Mavericks and Bronco Sports due to a power loss while driving, reflecting a concerning trend for the manufacturer, which has had the highest annual recall numbers for several consecutive years (see below).
For this recall, owners should anticipate receiving notifications as early as August 26, and they will be advised to visit a Ford service facility for a complimentary replacement of the windshield wiper motor. Reimbursement will be available for owners who have previously completed the repairs. For additional details, reach out to Ford customer support at 1-866-436-7332 or visit Ford’s recall page.
Ford on course for the highest rate of recalls and the largest number of recalled vehicles once more
Quality control issues have affected Ford in recent years. Ford seems likely to repeat in 2024 the unfortunate distinction it has held for the last three years of being the automaker with the highest number of recalls. In 2023, Ford announced 57 recalls impacting over 6.1 million vehicles, accounting for 16% of all recalled automobiles, according to the NHTSA. Honda recalled 6.3 million vehicles but issued significantly fewer recalls.
During the first half of 2024, Ford issued 30 recalls involving 3.6 million vehicles, as noted by Automotive News. It is on track to surpass last year’s low figures.
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