The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V842000·Announced 2022-11-15

Ford Recalls 2021-2022 F-150 Trucks for Windshield Wiper Motor Defect

Ford is recalling 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles because the front windshield wiper motor may fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the front windshield wiper motor. The motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail. This issue can reduce visibility in certain conditions, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 30, 2023, and remedy parts are expected in the third quarter of 2023. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
483,082

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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