Ford Motor Company - Windshield Wipers May Fail
USFord Motor Company - Windshield Wipers May Fail
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Windshield Wipers May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Windshield Wipers May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 26V117000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V117000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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 October 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. |
| Consequence summary | Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S14 |
| Potentially affected | 604533 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Risk LevelVISIBILITY
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