Ford Escape recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 3, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2020–2022 Ford, Lincoln — 4 models

Recall number

26V117000

Brand / firm

Ford, Lincoln

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 604,533 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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 May 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.