United StatesCertain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles (55 potentially affected; NHTSA campaign 26V202000; Ford recall 26S22) are included; involved VINs were searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026. The HVAC system may fail, causing the windshield defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative and reducing visibility; dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary free of charge, owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026, and owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V202000; Manufacturer campaign 26S22
The hazard
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
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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