Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 31, 2026; 2 model-year listings affected.
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor
NHTSA campaign 26V202000 · reported March 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 55 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.