- Ford is recalling 604,533 vehicles because their windshield wipers may be defective.
- The wiper motor has misaligned terminals which can result in loss of functionality.
- The recall impacts the 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape, as well as the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair.
Ford is recalling 604,533 vehicles because their windshield wipers may be defective. Some front wiper motors may have misaligned terminals, resulting in intermittent function before ultimately failing completely.
The recall impacts the 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and Escape, as well as the 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair. According to the recall report, these misaligned terminals can cause poor connections that ultimately fail.
Ford first learned of the potential problem with the wipers in June 2021. The automaker opened an investigation but closed it in September of that year after determining “that the condition did not pose an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.” According to report:
‘This conclusion is supported by low projected incidence rates, clear conditions for customers, and Ford’s assessment of regulatory compliance.’
Ford will reopen its investigation in November 2025 after noticing an increase in the number of non-working or intermittent wipers while investigating other issues. Between November and February 2026, the automaker and its suppliers conducted further investigations, and Ford found 1,374 warranty claims related to the problem.
The automaker decided to issue a recall at the end of last month. They are not aware of any injuries or accidents related to this problem. Ford will begin notifying affected owners next week.
- 2020-2022 Explorers — 328,341 Influenced
- 2020-2022 Airmen — 32,257 Influenced
- 2020-2002 Breakouts — 210,349 Influenced
- 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair — 33,586 Influenced
- Total Affected — 604,533 Affected
Motorcycle Pickup1: Ford has issued 14 recalls so far this year, nearly three times as many as the next manufacturer, Toyota. Last year, Ford Motor Company recorded the most recalls of any automaker, with 152 recalls affecting more than 13 million vehicles. Ford likely won’t be able to get close to those numbers this year.
