NHTSA Campaign Number

26V117000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Reported to NHTSA: March 3, 2026

Defect Description

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 Consequence

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 May 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 (6)

Year	Make	Model
2020	Ford	Escape
2021	Ford	Escape
2022	Ford	Escape
2020	Ford	Explorer
2021	Ford	Explorer
2022	Ford	Explorer

This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 26V117000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.