Ford Escape, Explorer; Lincoln Aviator, Corsair (2020-2022): Visibility
Recall 26V117000 · Mar 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
604,533
vehicles affected
604,533
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V117000
- Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 604,533
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer > Motor
- Model years
- 2020-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V117000?
4 models: Ford Escape (2020-2022), Ford Explorer (2020-2022), Lincoln Aviator (2020-2022) and 1 more, about 604,533 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V117000?
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 October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at.
What can happen?
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.