Recall 26V117000: 2020–2022 Lincoln Corsair and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 3, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 604,533vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Ford Escape1,619 complaints
- 2021 Ford Escape352 complaints
- 2022 Ford Escape236 complaints
- 2020 Ford Explorer1,246 complaints
- 2021 Ford Explorer450 complaints
- 2022 Ford Explorer271 complaints
- 2020 Lincoln Aviator110 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Aviator40 complaints
- 2022 Lincoln Aviator49 complaints
- 2020 Lincoln Corsair61 complaints
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair34 complaints
- 2022 Lincoln Corsair35 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.