Ford Winstar: Recall: Missing body sealer

In NHTSA campaign number 02V072000, a missing body sealer causes water and other contaminants, including dirt and salt, to enter the right rear passenger compartment of Ford Windstars.

The missing sealer could result in a short circuit in the electrical connector at the rear wire harness.This could result in a rear lighting system problem, including rear park-aid systems and trailer tow electrical systems. An untreated short circuit can lead to an electrical fire.

Technicians should look for a missing body sealing as well as for corrosion. If corrosion exists, the body gaps and corroded connectors should be repaired, and a protective patch should be applied to the connector assembly and body hole.