Official recall notice
Windshield Wipers May Fail
- Recall date
- 2026-03-03
- Brand
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 604,533
- Vehicle
- Ford Motor Company
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended action
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in May 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.
Product description
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.