Recall 87V017000: 1986–1987 Ford Taurus and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 19, 1987

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

28,000vehicles

Model years

1986–1987

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.

Possible consequence

Glass could fracture while station wagon is being drivenor parked, creating a risk of injury to occupants or sudden distraction to thedriver.

Remedy

Apply sealant to conductor strips and protective tape to lower backlites.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1986 Ford Taurus101 complaints
• 1987 Ford Taurus255 complaints
• 1986 Mercury Sable46 complaints
• 1987 Mercury Sable76 complaints