2021–2023 Ford & Lincoln (7 models) Visibility Recall 26V204000 (Ford 26S24)

NHTSA recall 26V204000 (Ford recall 26S24) covers about 422,613 2021–2023 Ford & Lincoln (7 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V204000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

422,613
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Mar 31, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, linkages)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

The risk

Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 5, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 26S24

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V204000 as 26S24. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S24 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 Expedition2021–2023All Expedition recallsYears to avoid
Ford F-250 Super Duty2022–2023—
Ford F-350 Super Duty2022–2023—
Ford F-450 Sd2022–2023—
Ford F-550 Sd2022–2023—
Ford F-600 Sd2022–2023—
Lincoln Navigator2021–2023All Navigator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Mar 31, 2026
Owner notification
Aug 5, 2026
Build dates covered
Oct 25, 2021 to Dec 31, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V204000

  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 26V204000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V204000 or 26S24). 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 26V204000?

NHTSA recall 26V204000 (Ford recall 26S24) covers about 422,613 2021–2023 Ford & Lincoln (7 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Mar 31, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V204000?

NHTSA's record for 26V204000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Windshield wiper failure 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 26V204000?

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 26V204000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 5, 2026 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 26V204000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S24. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S24) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V204000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V204000, 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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