Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 November 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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2020–2022
- Ford Explorer 2020–2022
- Lincoln Aviator 2020–2022
- Lincoln Corsair 2020–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V117000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 604,533
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S14
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train May 12, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts Dec 12, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine Dec 1, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Oct 24, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.