Ford Recalls More Than 422,000 Heavy-Duty Trucks and SUVs for Wiper-Arm Failure Risk

Ford Motor Company recalled 422,613 vehicles in late March 2026 after determining that windshield-wiper arms on affected models could crack or break, potentially disabling the wipers entirely. The recall covers certain 2021–2023 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, as well as 2022–2023 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 Super Duty pickup trucks.

The NHTSA recall acknowledgment letter for campaign 26V204, dated April 6, 2026, confirmed that the windshield wiper arms may break and cause the wipers to fail. The defect falls under the "Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Linkages" category in NHTSA's classification system. The wiper arms are critical safety components; their failure during rain, snow, or other adverse weather could severely reduce a driver's forward visibility.

The scale of the recall—spanning six distinct Ford and Lincoln model lines across three model years—reflects the breadth of shared components in Ford's truck and SUV platform lineup. The Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator share a common platform, while the Super Duty series covers a range of commercial and work-truck configurations that are common in fleet environments.

Dealers will replace the defective wiper arms at no charge. Owners were to be notified by mail in the weeks following the recall announcement. Fleet operators and commercial vehicle managers with multiple affected units in their inventory should coordinate dealer appointments promptly, given the operational importance of reliable wipers for work-duty vehicles.

For auto glass professionals, wiper-arm integrity is a related concern whenever windshield replacements are performed. A defective wiper arm can damage a newly installed windshield if the arm separates during operation. Shops should include a wiper-arm inspection as part of any windshield service workflow and advise customers of any open recalls they identify during the pre-repair vehicle check.