2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2020-2022 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and 1 more model recall: Windshield Wipers May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: March 3, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
604,533 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2022 Ford Escape, 2020-2022 Ford Explorer, 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
564 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 20, 2026 2022-2027 Ford Expedition, 2021-2026 Ford F-150, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator and 8 more models recall: Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
- Feb. 20, 2026 2017-2019 Ford Explorer recall: Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture
- Feb. 17, 2026 2022-2026 Ford Escape Phev, 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair Phev recall: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
- Feb. 17, 2026 2025 Ford Transit recall: Do Not Drive - Loss of Brake Function/FMVSS 105
- Feb. 3, 2026 2026 Ford E-Transit recall: High-Voltage Battery May Cause Fire
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Escape 2020-2022
- Ford Explorer 2020-2022
- Lincoln Aviator 2020-2022
- Lincoln Corsair 2020-2022
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V117000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 3, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 604,533 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S14 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record