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Ford Recalls Over 420,000 Vehicles in US Over Windshield Wiper Failure
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 7, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 7, 2026
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Ford is recalling 422,613 U.S. vehicles—including Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition SUVs and some F‑Series trucks—due to potentially broken windshield wiper arms that may fail, posing a visibility hazard. Dealers will inspect and replace affected wiper arms free of charge.
Ford Recalls 422,000+ Vehicles in US Over Windshield Wiper Arm Failures
Overview of the Ford Vehicle Recall
April 7 (Reuters) - Ford Motor is recalling 422,613 vehicles in the U.S. over a failure of the windshield wiper, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.
Details of the Recall
Here are some details:
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Impacted Vehicle Models
Recall includes Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, as well as some F-series trucks, NHTSA said.
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Nature of the Defect
Windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail, according to the NHTSA.
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Remedy and Inspection Process
The agency said that dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips and Mrigank Dhaniwala)
Key Takeaways
- •The recall impacts over 422,000 vehicles across Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition, and select F‑Series trucks in the U.S., per NHTSA. (techradar.com)
- •The defect involves wiper arms that may break or strip due to a spline issue, resulting in wiper failure and reduced visibility in adverse weather. (fordauthority.com)
- •Ford dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms at no cost to owners. The NHTSA searchable VIN list became available March 4, 2026, and interim owner letters began March 9, with full remedies expected by May 2026. (static.nhtsa.gov)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ford recalls over 420,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper failure
1Which Ford vehicles are included in the recall?
The recall includes Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition SUVs, and some F-series trucks.
2What is the cause of the Ford vehicle recall?
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
3How many vehicles are affected by the recall?
A total of 422,613 vehicles in the US are being recalled.
4What action will Ford dealers take for the recall?
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arms.
5Which agency announced the recall?
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall.
