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Ford F-150 Recall 22V250: Wiper Arms May Break, Losing Windshield Wipers

NHTSA campaign 22V250, reported April 14, 2022, 652,996 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The front windshield wiper arms on these vehicles can break, causing the wipers to stop working. Without working wipers, your view through the windshield can be reduced in rain, snow, or other bad weather, which raises the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 24, 2022, and again on October 21, 2022. Remedy parts were expected to be available in the third quarter of 2022.

To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov or through Ford. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 22S26.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V250Ford Motor Company
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford Expedition20202021
Ford F-15020202021
Ford F-250 SD202020212022
Ford F-350 SD202020212022
Ford F-450 SD202020212022
Ford F-550 SD202020212022
Lincoln Navigator20202021