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RSS Official: Ford recalls 140,000 new Focus models over wiper concern


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Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Fordlead1-2012-ford-focus-fd.jpg

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association announced on its website that Ford is recalling 140,000 Focus models built between August 1, 2010 and October 18, 2011. The defect in question is a seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor that may be missing.

If the seal is AWOL, water could build up in the connector, which could over time render the passenger-side wiper useless. And if that happens, visibility could of course be altered, resulting in a higher probability of a crash.

To fix the issue, affected Focus owners need to take their vehicles to a Ford dealer for a free inspection of the wiper connector. A technician will clean and seal any connector that needs it, and any wiper motor that no longer works will be replaced free of charge. Hit the jump to read over the NHTSA press release.

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Already heard about it. :)

I'd better get a part from work.

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Mistakes happen. Not really a seriously recall problem. At least the accelerator doesn't stick!

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Mistakes happen. Not really a seriously recall problem. At least the accelerator doesn't stick!

Or tailpipe catch fire :lol:

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