2020–2022 Ford & Lincoln (4 models) Visibility Recall 26V117000 (Ford 26S14)

NHTSA recall 26V117000 (Ford recall 26S14) covers about 604,533 2020–2022 Ford & Lincoln (4 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Mar 3, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V117000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

604,533
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Mar 3, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor)

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.

The risk

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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 NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

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 26S14

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V117000 as 26S14. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S14 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 Escape2020–2022All Escape recallsYears to avoid
Ford Explorer2020–2022All Explorer recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Aviator2020–2022All Aviator recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Corsair2020–2022All Corsair recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Mar 3, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Jul 6, 2020 to Dec 15, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V117000

  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 26V117000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V117000 or 26S14). 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 26V117000?

NHTSA recall 26V117000 (Ford recall 26S14) covers about 604,533 2020–2022 Ford & Lincoln (4 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Mar 3, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V117000?

NHTSA's record for 26V117000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, 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 26V117000?

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 26V117000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, 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 26V117000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S14. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S14) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V117000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V117000, 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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