The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V117000·Announced 2026-03-03

Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled due to windshield wiper motor failure risk

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because the windshield wiper motors may fail, potentially reducing visibility and increasing crash risks.

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 safety-related defect that increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling specific 2020-2022 Ford Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The recall is due to a defect where the windshield wiper motor may fail, preventing the wipers from operating properly.

Improperly functioning windshield wipers can reduce driver visibility, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on April 2, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in May 2026.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD CORSAIR, AVIATOR, EXPLORER, ESCAPE
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Windshield Wiper Motor
Hazard
Affected units
604,533

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 (4)

  • CORSAIR
  • AVIATOR
  • EXPLORER
  • ESCAPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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