NHTSA Recall 22V250000: Linkages (visibility)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 652,996 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Ford Expedition.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V250000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22S26 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | April 14, 2022 |
| Owner notification | October 21, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Safety risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
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 22V250000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2020, 2021 |
| Ford F-150 | 2020, 2021 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2020, 2021 |
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.