Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 3, 2026; 12 model-year listings affected.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
NHTSA campaign 26V117000 · reported March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 604,533 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.