Ford Recall 23V-163: Visibility – linkages

Affected: 2021 Ford F-150. Filed with NHTSA on March 10, 2023, covering about 222,454 vehicles.

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

The risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S10. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-250.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign23V-163 (23V163000)
Manufacturer number23S10
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentVisibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Report dateMarch 10, 2023
Owners notifiedDecember 13, 2023
Vehicles affected222,454
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 23V-163 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S10.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 222,454 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.