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2020-2022 Ford Escape, Ford Explorer and others recall: motor

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 3, 2026. It covers about 604,533 vehicles.

vehicles affected
604,533
reported
Mar 3, 2026
related complaints
289

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Risk
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on March 4, 2026.

Recall number 26V117000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 289 complaints about visibility problems.

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Questions about recall 26V117000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2022 Ford Escape, Ford Explorer and others motor?

Yes. Recall 26V117000, reported on March 3, 2026, covers about 604,533 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V117000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on March 4, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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