| Issue ID | 1483476 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11113121 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-53 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 03/07/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-53. While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the windshield wipers, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to thor motor coach (701 county road 15, elkhart, in 46516) where the contact was not informed of a diagnosis; however, the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to camping world of oakwood (4696 smithson blvd, oakwood, ga 30566, (888) 425-9114), but they were unable to diagnosis a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 9,078. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9078 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEVELAND, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1F66F5DY2G0XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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