The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
The risk
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, 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 August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-204 (26V204000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 26S24 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages |
| Report date | March 31, 2026 |
| Owners notified | August 5, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 422,613 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2021 Ford Expedition
- 2022 Ford Expedition
- 2023 Ford Expedition
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD
- 2023 Ford F-250 SD
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD
- 2023 Ford F-350 SD
- 2022 Ford F-450 SD
- 2023 Ford F-450 SD
- 2022 Ford F-550 SD
- 2023 Ford F-550 SD
- 2022 Ford F-600 SD
- 2023 Ford F-600 SD
- 2021 Lincoln Navigator
- 2022 Lincoln Navigator
- 2023 Lincoln Navigator
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
- 2021 Ford Expedition window & wiper problems 22
- 2022 Ford Expedition window & wiper problems 8
- 2023 Ford Expedition window & wiper problems 6
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD window & wiper problems 11
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD window & wiper problems 10
- 2023 Ford F-350 SD window & wiper problems 2
- 2021 Lincoln Navigator window & wiper problems 4
- 2022 Lincoln Navigator window & wiper problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-204 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 August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 422,613 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.