2021–2022 Ford F-150 Visibility Recall 22V842000 (Ford 22S71)

NHTSA recall 22V842000 (Ford recall 22S71) covers about 483,082 2021–2022 Ford F-150 vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Nov 15, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V842000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

483,082
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2022
model years
Nov 15, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 30, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 22S71

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V842000 as 22S71. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22S71 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 F-1502021–2022All F-150 recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 15, 2022
Owner notification
Jun 30, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 22V842000

  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 22V842000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V842000 or 22S71). 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 22V842000?

NHTSA recall 22V842000 (Ford recall 22S71) covers about 483,082 2021–2022 Ford F-150 vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Nov 15, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V842000?

NHTSA's record for 22V842000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain 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 22V842000?

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 22V842000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 30, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 22V842000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22S71. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22S71) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V842000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V842000, 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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