Large Recall NHTSA · 26V204000 Reported March 31, 2026

Windshield wipers may fail

Ford Motor Company · Visibility · 422,613 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V204000
Manufacturer Campaign
26S24
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
422,613
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 31, 2026

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 26V204000 or campaign 26S24.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V204000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V204000?

NHTSA recall 26V204000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 31, 2026. It addresses: Windshield wipers may fail. The recall affects approximately 422,613 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V204000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26S24. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.