NHTSA recall 26V-202: Visibility

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 31, 2026 · 2 affected model years

Visibility recall

26V-202
March 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
Safety risk
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S22. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V202000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 31, 2026
ComponentVisibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:FAN/Motor
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Ford Explorer14 recalls total2026 Lincoln Aviator6 recalls total

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