The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V163000·Announced 2023-03-10

Ford Recalls 2021 F-150 Trucks for Windshield Wiper Arm Defect

Ford is recalling 2021 F-150 vehicles because windshield wiper arms may break, causing wipers to fail and reducing visibility.

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 (vehicle visibility defect) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the windshield wiper arms may break, which can cause the windshield wipers to fail.

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-250.

Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
222,454

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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