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HighNHTSA·26V204000·Announced 2026-03-31

Ford and Lincoln windshield wiper arms may break causing wiper failure

Ford is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition and Super Duty vehicles because the windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

What this means for you

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: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm where injury has not yet been reported: wipers are a visibility aid and the vehicle retains control, braking and propulsion, with no incidents recorded.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator and Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD and F-600 SD vehicles. About 422,613 units are potentially affected.

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

NHTSA states that windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 16, 2026, with additional letters once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall number 26S24, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, F-250 SD, F-350 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Windshield wipers
Hazard
Affected units
422,613

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 (7)

  • EXPEDITION
  • NAVIGATOR
  • F-250 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-450 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • F-600 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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