NHTSA Complaint #11514470 — 2013 FORD ESCAPE

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11514470
Vehicle	2013 FORD ESCAPE
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	March 26, 2023
Date Filed	March 29, 2023
Mileage	104,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in rainy weather, the front driver’s and passenger side windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiper motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,500.

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