# 1998 FORD F-150 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
> NHTSA complaint `483669` · 2004-07-08 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-150
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER  WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.  THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER.  CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.  THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND HE REPLACED IT.  HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM  RECURRED. *AK
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