Dearborn, MI – April 14, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F), which also owns the Lincoln brand, is recalling 422,613 trucks and SUVs whose wipers may stop working. The defect reduces visibility, upping the chances of a crash and injury.
The following models are affected:
- 2021 – 2023 Ford Expedition
- 2022 – 2023 Ford F-250 SD
- 2022 – 2023 Ford F-350 SD
- 2022 – 2023 Ford F-450 SD
- 2022 – 2023 Ford F-550 SD
- 2022 – 2023 Ford F-600 SD
- 2021 – 2023 Lincoln Navigator
The recall comes on the back of thousands of warranty claims.
Recall summary
A car’s wiper blade is attached to the wiper arm that swipes it across the windshield when engaged. In the affected vehicles, the arms were not seated correctly, which could prevent the wipers from moving as intended.
Recall risks
Inoperable windshield wipers reduce visibility, especially in poor weather, upping the chances of a crash.
Warning signs
The driver may notice the wipers move erratically when engaged.
Background of the recall
The recall comes on the heels of “1,538 warranty reports, 11 field reports, and three customer service reports.” No injuries or accidents have been reported.
Other Ford recalls
In February 2026, Ford recalled approximately 45,000 electric SUVs whose headlights could have stopped working, as reported.
In January 2026, more than 270,000 Ford hybrid and EVs were recalled over a rollaway risk, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers are expected to inspect and replace the wiper arms free of charge. However, the remedy is not currently available as the “inspection process is being evaluated.”
Letters “notifying owners of the safety risk” were slated to be mailed between April 13, 2026 and April 17, 2026. Another round will go out once the remedy is available.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Close to 443,000 trucks and SUVs are affected by this Ford wiper arm recall. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
