The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is amongst three autos Ford is recalling for a unhealthy windshield wiper motor. The others are the 2023-2024 Maverick and 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. A complete of 37,371 autos are affected.
In accordance with the NHTSA, the entrance windshield wiper motor of the affected autos could grow to be inoperative, inflicting the wipers to fail. This might lead to diminished visibility, rising the danger of a crash.
The difficulty was dropped at Ford’s consideration on April 16. Ford investigated and found that water intrusion on the motor as a result of improper software of a sealer between the gear cowl and equipment housing was the trigger for the failures.
The affected motors have been assembled by a provider on two dates: June 18, 2023, for the Mach-E and Maverick, and Sept. 1, 2023, for the Maverick and Bronco Sport. A complete of two,142 motors have been constructed throughout this time. The affected Mach-Es have been constructed on the Cuautitlan, Mexico, plant from July 3-17, 2023, and a complete of three,603 autos are affected.
The Mavericks have been constructed on the Hermosillo, Mexico, plant June 20-Sept. 29, 2023, and the Bronco Sports activities have been constructed on the similar plant Sept. 3-Oct. 6, 2023. These extra widespread fashions make up the remainder of the affected autos.
Ford is conscious of 81 guarantee stories throughout all three fashions, and says it’s not conscious of any stories of accidents or accidents because of the situation.
The price of repairs shall be coated by Ford. House owners can carry their autos to sellers, which can examine and change the windshield wiper motor if wanted.
Ford is anticipated to inform house owners on Aug. 26. House owners may also contact Ford customer support at 1-866-436-7332 and seek advice from recall quantity 24S51.
