Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator (2026): Visibility
Recall 26V202000 · Mar 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
55
vehicles affected
55
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V202000
- Date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 55
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Defroster/defogger/HVAC system > Fan/motor
- Model years
- 2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
What can happen
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S22.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V202000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2026), Lincoln Aviator (2026), about 55 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V202000?
Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S22.
What can happen?
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's 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.