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NHTSA Recall 23V163000: Linkages (visibility)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 222,454 vehicles. It affects 2021 Ford F-150.

222,454
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (December 13)
NHTSA campaign23V163000
Manufacturer campaign23S10
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES
Report receivedMarch 10, 2023
Owner notificationDecember 13, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S10. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-250.

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 23V163000

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.