Ford and Lincoln Trucks Windshield Wiper Arm Failure

NHTSA campaign 22V250000 · Reported Apr 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

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Wipers that don't work can reduce your ability to see the road in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V250000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 14, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Vehicles covered	14 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

In these vehicles, the windshield wiper arms can break, which causes the windshield wipers to stop working. Dealers will fix this by replacing both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Ford dealer at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the replacement.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V250000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (14)

2020 Ford Expedition
2020 Ford F-150
2020 Ford F-350 SD
2020 Ford F-550 SD
2020 Lincoln Navigator
2021 Ford Expedition
2021 Ford F-250 SD
2021 Ford F-350 SD
2021 Ford F-450 SD
2021 Ford F-550 SD
2021 Lincoln Navigator
2022 Ford F-250 SD

Show all 14 vehicles

2022 Ford F-450 SD
2022 Ford F-550 SD

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Visibility Recalls Cover Windshields, Wipers, Windows and Roof Glass · all 17 Ford recalls in this area
Lincoln Visibility Recalls Cover Power Windows, Wipers and Windshield Defects · all 13 Lincoln recalls in this area

Other Ford Expedition recalls

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Jun 24, 2026Ford, Lincoln SUVs: Transmission Park System May Failhigh
Jun 9, 2026Ford Expedition: Center Console May Have Sharp Edgesmedium
May 27, 2026Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Seat Belt May Lockhigh
Mar 31, 2026Ford, Lincoln Windshield Wiper Arms May Breakmedium
Feb 20, 2026Ford and Lincoln Trailer Brake and Light Failurehigh

All 46 Expedition recalls

Official notice

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Safety risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.