Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published March 31, 2026
Ford Expedition 2021: Wiper Failure Risk Increases Crash Risk
Ford is recalling 2021 Expedition models due to windshield wiper arm failure that can cause wipers to stop working, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free wiper arm replacement.
“Ford Expedition 2021: Wiper Failure Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80373-ford-expedition-2021-wiper-failure-risk-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V204000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V204000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-Series SD vehicles due to windshield wiper failure risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on March 31, 2026. Dealers will inspect and replace wiper arms as necessary.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Expedition, 2021-2023
Ford F-250 SD, 2022-2023
Ford F-350 SD, 2022-2023
Ford F-450 SD, 2022-2023
Ford F-550 SD, 2022-2023
Ford F-600 SD, 2022-2023
Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail. This failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 641 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Other recent recalls include the 2021 Bronco Hard Top Recall (2026-10-13), the 2026 Ford Ranger Recall (2026-09-22), and the Ford Expedition 2025 Exterior Lighting Recall (2026-09-22). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 141 technical service bulletins covering the 2021 FORD EXPEDITION, with the latest dated 2026-08-22. NHTSA has 3 owner complaints to NHTSA about the visibility on the vehicles this recall covers.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Expedition has a windshield wiper arm that breaks. The recall covers specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule wiper arm replacement.
Get Wiper Arms Replaced
Dealers will inspect and replace wiper arms at no cost if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 16 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Interim owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V204000 — Ford Expedition 2021: Wiper Failure Risk Increases Crash Risk
Hello,
I own a Ford Expedition 2021: Wiper Failure Risk Increases Crash Risk that is covered by recall 26V204000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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