NHTSA recall 26V-117: Visibility

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 3, 2026 · 12 affected model years

Visibility recall

26V-117
March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Safety risk
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V117000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 3, 2026
ComponentVisibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2022 Ford Escape21 recalls total2022 Ford Explorer24 recalls total2022 Lincoln Aviator22 recalls total2022 Lincoln Corsair20 recalls total2021 Ford Explorer27 recalls total2021 Ford Escape21 recalls total2021 Lincoln Aviator28 recalls total2021 Lincoln Corsair23 recalls total2020 Ford Explorer35 recalls total2020 Ford Escape24 recalls total2020 Lincoln Corsair16 recalls total2020 Lincoln Aviator30 recalls total

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