United StatesAffected vehicles are 2020–2022 Ford Explorer and Escape and 2020–2022 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair models; involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026. The front windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the wipers from operating, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors free of charge; interim letters were mailed April 2, 2026, additional remedy letters are anticipated in October 2026, and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V117000; Manufacturer campaign 26S14
The hazard
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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, 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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