Ford Motor Company has issued a major safety recall affecting 422,613 trucks and SUVs after discovering that windshield wiper arms can fracture during operation, creating hazardous driving conditions that could lead to accidents.
The safety recall encompasses Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models from 2021 through 2023, along with Ford’s F-Series Super Duty pickup trucks manufactured in 2022 and 2023.
Ford plans to send initial notification letters to affected vehicle owners beginning April 13. A second round of correspondence will follow once the company finalizes repair procedures.
Authorized Ford dealerships will examine and replace defective wiper components at no cost to owners once the fix becomes available.
Starting April 1, 2026, owners can search their Vehicle Identification Numbers on the NHTSA website to verify if their vehicle is part of this recall.
The recall specifically affects these vehicle models:
1. Lincoln Navigator (2021-2023 model years)
2. Ford Expedition (2021-2023 model years)
3. F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD and F-600 SD Super Duty trucks (2022-2023 model years)
Vehicle owners seeking additional information can reach Ford’s customer service department at 1-866-436-7332 and should mention recall reference number 26S24.
