CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape vehicles, and Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles, have a front windshield wiper motor that may fail. When this happens, the windshield wipers may not operate properly.
Wipers that fail to work correctly can reduce the driver's ability to see the road in rain, snow, or other poor weather, which increases the risk of a crash. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on April 2, 2026. Additional letters will follow once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated in November 2026.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Owners can check whether their vehicle is included by entering their VIN on NHTSA.gov, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 26S14).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Escape | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 202020212022 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 202020212022 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 202020212022 |