2002 Ford Taurus Water in the Blower Case

This article supersedes TSB 03-15-06 to update the vehicle model years and build date information.
ISSUE
Some vehicles built between 5/1/2001 and 12/15/2003 may exhibit water in the blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower motor, a motor that operates on high speed only, and/or a blower motor resistor
failure.

2008 Ford F-250, 350, 450, 550 Super Duty Wiper and Washer Removal Installation

Wiper and Washer System — Exploded View Front Wiper System 1 17526 RH/ Wiper pivot arms required) (part of wiper motor 17527 LH assembly) 2 022A68 RH/ Cowl grille panel 7 — Wiper pivot arm (part of 022A69 LH wiper motor assembly) 3 W703845 Windshield wiper mounting 8 17508 Windshield wiper motor arm and pivot shaft assembly bolts (3 required) 4 17508 Pivot shaft assembly 5 — Windshield wiper motor bolts

2002 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L VIN U - A/C - Erratic/Inoperative Blower Case

Some vehicles built between 5/1/2001 and 12/15/2003 may exhibit water in the
blower case or on the passenger side floor, an inoperative climate control blower
motor, a motor that operates on high speed only, and/or a blower motor resistor
failure.
ACTION
Inspect and seal cowl area and install Rain-Hat Extension Seal. Inspect and
replace blower motor and/or blower motor resistor if there is evidence of
water/corrosion. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE