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Ford Visibility Recalls Cover Windshields, Wipers, Windows and Roof Glass
Glass attachment problems recur across the listed Ford visibility notices. Windshield bonding concerns affect the 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 Super Duty trucks in 21C06, 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles in 22S20, and 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles in 22C12. Separate notices address moonroof glass on the 2021 Bronco Sport, panoramic roofs on 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles, and rear quarter glass on 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The 2019 Ranger appears twice for HVAC blower motor electrical shorts. Other problems include truck wiper arm failure, second-row power window reversal failures, contaminated washer fluid, and visible windshield bubbles.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2018 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Power Window Issue: second-row power windows may intermittently stop moving and may not automatically reverse against an obstruction.
- 2021 Explorer and Aviator washer-fluid recall: the contaminated washer system can reduce the driver's ability to clear the windshield.
- 2022 Ford and Lincoln Trucks Windshield Wiper Arm Failure: windshield wipers may fail.
- 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Windshield Bubbles recall, 25C60: visible air bubbles may obscure the driver's visibility.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of the supplied Ford visibility notices instruct owners to stop driving or park outside. The notices do not tell owners to stop driving for the Ranger blower motor shorts, power window reversal problem, washer-fluid contamination, windshield attachment defects, moonroof or panoramic roof attachment defects, windshield bubbles, wiper arm failures, or rear quarter glass attachment defects. Their stated risks include fire, reduced visibility, injury involving a window obstruction or windshield separation during a crash, and detached glass or roof panels becoming road hazards.
What the free repair involves
Remedies are free and specific to each recall: 20S12 inspects and replaces the blower motor as necessary; 21C06 removes and reinstalls windshields; 21S46 checks moonroof glass dates and replaces glass if needed. The April 2022 wiper recall replaces both front arms. Recall 24S29 removes, cleans, and reinstalls panoramic roof panels; 25C60 inspects and replaces windshields as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 9 |
| medium | 7 |
Models affected most
Where owners report visibility problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under visibility for the Ford models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Bronco | 91 |
| 2022 Ford Bronco | 65 |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | 55 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | 23 |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | 19 |
| 2019 Ford Ranger | 16 |
| 2021 Ford Expedition | 13 |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | 10 |
Every recall in this group
Common questions
Which Ford visibility recalls involve the 2019 Ranger blower motor?
Recall 19S34 covers an HVAC blower motor that may electrically short. Recall 20S12 concerns service replacement blower motors installed in vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726, with improper terminal clearance that may cause a resistive electrical short.
What repair does Ford specify for Bronco rear glass?
The February 2024 notice covers certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. Dealers inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. For Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs are free.
Does the windshield bubble recall require windshield replacement?
Recall 25C60 says dealers inspect the windshield and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Its notice covers certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles whose windshield glass may contain visible air bubbles that obscure visibility.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.