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Ford Recalls More Than 16,000 Transit Connects

Faulty windshield-wiper arms are the culprit.

By Chuck Tannert Aug 10, 2012 7:28AM

Ford announced today that it is recalling more than 16,000 2011 and 2012 Transit Connect vans due to faulty windshield-wiper arms. According to papers filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the wiper-arm pivot pins may be too short, which could cause the wipers to come off when the vehicle is in motion.

 

"If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash," NHTSA said in a staement.

 

Ford said it is not aware of any accidents or injuries due to the defect.

 

Ford will notify owners of the safety recall by Aug. 13. For more info, owners can call Ford at 866-436-7332 or NHTSA’s vehicle-safety hot line at 888-327-4236.

 

 

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fordgirl52
Aug 10, 2012 9:24AM
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Ford Vehicles are good cars and trucks!!  I own a Fusion and a Ranger!!!!
1toxictexan
Aug 10, 2012 8:55AM
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16000 units is a miniscule recall.
DONALD EICHHORST (deichhorst)
Aug 10, 2012 9:38AM
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Sold Fords--44 years. All we drive is fords??
Ninomindboggler
Aug 10, 2012 10:43AM
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AT least Ford stood on their own feet and didn't ask for government help!  I have always been a Chevy man, but I will buy a Ford just because of that
UncleFoobar
Aug 10, 2012 11:32AM
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I own a 2010 Ford Transit Connect.  It is super dependable!  It holds everything!  It has tremendous headroom and no ducking needed when I get in or out of the wagon.  Ford Motor Company has been fantastic in their support of their product!  When the time comes, I will no doubt buy another TC. 
Fordman 51
Aug 10, 2012 11:52AM
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Whats the difference between a porcupine and a BMW? with a BMW< the pricks are in the inside!!
michaelj
Aug 10, 2012 11:46AM
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IS THERE ANY RECALLS FOR FUSION 2012?
hawaiian96749
Aug 10, 2012 11:59AM
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If you can't afford a FORD, Buy a D*#GE

American Car owner260
Aug 11, 2012 6:09AM
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What did you expect? A Ford vehicle, built in Turkey, sold in the USA. They've only had about 100 years to perfect the design of a windshield wiper.

 

It's too bad their main interest is making piles of money, instead of a quality vehicle.

ArtinPeoria
Aug 10, 2012 12:25PM
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Learned it from Volkswagen, did they?
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