Ford, Lincoln recall 26V117000 - Motor

NHTSA · March 3, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V117000 (Ford, Lincoln), reported March 3, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 604,533.
• Component: Motor.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 3, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V117000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 82 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 604,533 vehicles, it is larger than 98% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Consequence

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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