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NHTSA Recall 22V142000: Motor (visibility)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 157,306 vehicles. It affects 2021 Ford F-150.

157,306
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (June 22)
NHTSA campaign22V142000
Manufacturer campaign22S12
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR
Report receivedMarch 11, 2022
Owner notificationJune 22, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S12.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V142000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-1502021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.