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Ford: Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair (2020-2022)

Windshield wiper motors may fail, preventing wipers from operating properly and reducing visibility, increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles because the windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly. Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 604,533 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026.

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 October 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from March 4, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge.
  3. 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. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14.
  4. Watch your mail. 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.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Ford affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • EscapeFord, model years 2020 to 2022
  • ExplorerFord, model years 2020 to 2022
  • AviatorLincoln, model years 2020 to 2022
  • CorsairLincoln, model years 2020 to 2022

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Driver visibility defect
Campaign
26V117000
Vehicles affected
604,533
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
26S14
Manufacturer phone
1-866-436-7332

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 26, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)