Ford Recalling 605,000 Vehicles in US Over Windshield Wiper Issue

Ford is recalling 604,533 vehicles in the U.S. because the windshield wiper motor may fail, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

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The recall includes certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge, the agency said.

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Separately, the automaker is also recalling 11,431 U.S. vehicles as the driveshaft’s friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power, NHTSA said.

(Reporting by Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)