Vehicle recall 87V017000 · February 19, 1987
Mercury Sable and Ford Taurus
Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Road salt induced erosion of the wiper motor conductor strips could cause localized thermal stress within the glass.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: rear window wiper motor.vehicle description: station wagons equipped with optional rear window wipermotors.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V017000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 19, 1987
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 17, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Taurus (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Mercury Sable (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
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