Ford Motor Company: Windshield Wipers May Fail (26V117000)
Ford Motor Company: Windshield Wipers May Fail (26V117000). Its units affected of 604,533 is top-decile (99th percentile of 871 records). Dated 246 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 40/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 604,533 · 99th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 1134.2x the median
Free preview: all 12 published fields of this record are shown below. Locked: 499 related NhtsaRecallPulse records and the 5-column CSV export.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Windshield Wipers May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 26V117000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S14 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 604533 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| 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 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. |
| units affected percentile | 99th of 871 (median 533, 1134.2x median) |
| Peer records CSV (500 records) | 🔒 Click to unlock → |
| CRM-ready export with official source URLs | 🔒 Click to unlock → |
Watch Ford Motor Company
Free email alert. Alert me when this company gets a new filing, lien, permit, contract or expiry in this feed. One confirmation email; unsubscribe any time.
Free for 1 company. More companies from $9/mo (25), $49/mo (500 + CSV), $199/mo (500 + CSV + API). Cancel any time from the link in every email.
Free first: a 10-record sample of records
See the real columns before you buy. One confirmation email, nothing else unless you opt in.
Unlock Ford Motor + 500 peer records (CSV)
Instant CSV download · Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link via Stripe · No account required
CSV columns: Manufacturer · Subject · Component · Units · Received · official source URL
- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-03
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
- Refunds on request within 14 days
Top NhtsaRecallPulse records (Vehicle first): Ford Motor Company · Ford Motor Company · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Browse all by state and category →
LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
Is this your business? Add a "Listed on Zalwin" badge to your site
Paste this snippet into your website. It links to this public record; nothing is tracked on your site.
Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 99th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
40 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 604,533 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V117000: Windshield Wipers May Fail, 604,533 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 604,533 is 1134.2x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 246 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 604,533 | 99th | 2026-03-03 |
| Subaru of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 69,663 | 89th | 2026-05-28 |
| Nissan North America, Inc. | Vehicle | 41,797 | 86th | 2025-11-21 |
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 6,077 | 72nd | 2026-04-01 |
Related records
- Ford Motor Company: Windshield Wipers May Fail
- Ford Motor Company: Windshield Wiper and Washing System Malfunction
- Ford Motor Company: Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118
- Subaru of America, Inc.: Moonroof Glass May Detach
- Nissan North America, Inc.: Windshield Air Bubbles Can Obscure Visibility/FMVSS 205
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Windshield Wipers May Fail
- International Motors, LLC: Windshield Wipers May Disconnect from Motor
- Piaggio Group Americas, Inc.: Missing Warning on Rearview Mirrors
- Blue Bird Body Company: Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies
- Blue Bird Body Company: Improperly Tightened Windshield Wiper Blade Assemblies
- Nova Bus (US) Inc.: Window Glass May Detach from Frame/FMVSS 217
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118
Vehicle safety recalls: visibility Ford Motor Company safety recalls
How to monitor Ford Motor Company and peer visibility records
Get new NhtsaRecallPulse records like Ford Motor Company by email (free, weekly)
We email one confirmation link now; the weekly digest starts only after you confirm. One-click unsubscribe in every email.
Double opt-in: nothing is sent until you click the confirmation link. One-click unsubscribe.
Get new recalls for the vehicles you service
NhtsaRecallPulse emails new recalls matching your components and urgency.
✓ Read-only, live public data · Key and unlock right after payment · Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link via Stripe · Refunds on request within 14 days
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.