# Ford Motor Company: Windshield Wipers May Fail (26V117000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 40/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- 604,533 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V117000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.