Recall 26V117000: Ford Motor Company, visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Reported 2026-03-03 · vehicle recall · 604,533 units
Problem
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2020 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2021 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2022 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2020 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2021 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2022 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2020 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2021 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2022 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2020 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2021 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2022 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S14 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | not yet dated |
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