2020–2022 Ford & Lincoln (7 models) Visibility Recall 22V250000 (Ford 22S26)

NHTSA recall 22V250000 (Ford recall 22S26) covers about 652,996 2020–2022 Ford & Lincoln (7 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Apr 14, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V250000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

652,996
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Apr 14, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, linkages)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.

Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.

Ford recall number 22S26

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V250000 as 22S26. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22S26 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Expedition2020–2021All Expedition recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-1502020–2021All F-150 recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-250 Super Duty2020–2022—
Ford F-350 Super Duty2020–2022—
Ford F-450 Sd2020–2022—
Ford F-550 Sd2020–2022—
Lincoln Navigator2020–2021All Navigator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 14, 2022
Owner notification
Oct 21, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 22V250000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V250000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V250000 or 22S26). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V250000?

NHTSA recall 22V250000 (Ford recall 22S26) covers about 652,996 2020–2022 Ford & Lincoln (7 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Apr 14, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V250000?

NHTSA's record for 22V250000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V250000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V250000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 22V250000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22S26. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22S26) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V250000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V250000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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