The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
The risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-250 (22V250000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 22S26 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages |
| Report date | April 14, 2022 |
| Owners notified | October 21, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 652,996 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2020 Ford Expedition
- 2021 Ford Expedition
- 2020 Ford F-150
- 2021 Ford F-150
- 2020 Ford F-250 SD
- 2021 Ford F-250 SD
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD
- 2020 Ford F-350 SD
- 2021 Ford F-350 SD
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD
- 2020 Ford F-450 SD
- 2021 Ford F-450 SD
- 2022 Ford F-450 SD
- 2020 Ford F-550 SD
- 2021 Ford F-550 SD
- 2022 Ford F-550 SD
- 2020 Lincoln Navigator
- 2021 Lincoln Navigator
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
- 2020 Ford Expedition window & wiper problems 13
- 2021 Ford Expedition window & wiper problems 22
- 2020 Ford F-150 window & wiper problems 62
- 2021 Ford F-150 window & wiper problems 130
- 2020 Ford F-250 SD window & wiper problems 14
- 2021 Ford F-250 SD window & wiper problems 17
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD window & wiper problems 11
- 2020 Ford F-350 SD window & wiper problems 8
- 2021 Ford F-350 SD window & wiper problems 7
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD window & wiper problems 10
- 2020 Lincoln Navigator window & wiper problems 1
- 2021 Lincoln Navigator window & wiper problems 4
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-250 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 652,996 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.