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Ford, Lincoln Wiper Motor May Fail To Work
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Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V117000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor |
| Vehicles covered | 12 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
Ford is recalling certain Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles because the windshield wiper motor may fail. If the motor fails, the windshield wipers may stop working properly, which can make it harder for the driver to see the road. Dealers will inspect the front wiper motors and replace them if necessary, at no cost to the owner. A final repair is expected to be available in October 2026.
What you should do
2. Contact your Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 — a final repair is expected around October 2026.
3. The repair is free of charge.
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 26V117000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (12)
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
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
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- Jun 24, 2026Ford, Lincoln SUVs: Transmission Park System May Failhigh
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- May 27, 2026Ford Explorer Engine May Fail Suddenlyhigh
Official notice
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.