Ford Issues Multiple Safety Recalls Affecting Trucks, SUVs, and Crossovers
Recall Date: 03/03/2026
NHTSA IDs: 26V117, 26V119, 26V123, and 26V124
Mfr. Campaign Numbers: 26S14, 26S13, 26C11, and 26S09
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Components: VISIBILITY SYSTEMS, POWERTRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: ~2,355,224
Ford Motor Company has announced several safety recalls affecting a range of trucks, SUVs, and crossovers across the Ford and Lincoln brands. The recalls address issues involving windshield wiper motors, rearview camera display systems, and potential driveshaft separation in certain Super Duty trucks. In total, these campaigns affect more than 2.3 million vehicles across multiple model years.
Ford Vehicles Affected and What This Recall Means
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain:
Ford Explorer
- 2020–2022 (Recall 26V117)
- 2020–2024 (Recall 26V123)
Lincoln Aviator
- 2020-2022 (Recall 26V117)
- 2020-2024 (Recall 26V123)
Ford Escape
- 2020-2022 (Recall 26V123)
Lincoln Corsair
- 2020-2022 (Recall 26V123)
Ford Bronco
- 2021-2026 (Recall 26V124)
Ford Edge
- 2021-2024 (Recall 26V124)
Ford F-250 SD
- 2025-2026 (Recall 26V119)
Ford F-350 SD
- 2025-2026 (Recall 26V119)
Recall Breakdown
NHTSA ID: 26V117
Affected vehicles may have windshield wiper motors that were assembled incorrectly, causing a poor connection inside the motor. Wipers may stop working or fail to operate properly, especially during rain or snow.
Models affected are select 2020-2022:
- Ford Explorer
- Ford Escape
- Lincoln Corsair
- Lincoln Aviator
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 604,533
What Drivers Need to Know
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer. Dealers will inspect the front windshield wiper motor and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Drivers can check their vehicle by VIN on Ford’s website or search for open safety recalls using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall lookup tool from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
NHTSA ID: 26V119
Affected vehicles are built with a driveshaft that may separate at the friction weld due to insufficient weld penetration.
Models affected are select 2025-2026:
- Ford F-250 SD
- Ford F-350 SD
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 11,431
What Drivers Need to Know
Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford dealer. Dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft against a list of suspect serial numbers. If the driveshaft is identified as part of the affected group, it will be replaced at no cost.
Drivers can check their vehicle by VIN on Ford’s website or search for open safety recalls using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall lookup tool from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
NHTSA ID: 26V123
In affected vehicles, the SYNC center touchscreen may display the image upside down or flipped after the vehicle is started.
Buttons, backup camera view, and parking guidelines could appear reversed, which may make it harder for drivers to properly see what’s behind them when backing up. Because of this, the affected vehicles may not conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, sections 5.5.1 and 5.5.6 (Field of View and Default View).
Models affected are select 2020-2022:
- Ford Escape
- Lincoln Corsair
Other models affected are select 2020-2024:
- Lincoln Aviator
- Ford Explorer
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 889,950
What Drivers Need to Know
Ford is currently developing a software update to correct the display issue. The remedy is expected to become available in the second quarter of 2026.
When the software becomes available, owners will receive notification by mail instructing them to schedule a service appointment with their dealer for the repair at no cost.
Drivers can check their vehicle by VIN on Ford’s website or search for open safety recalls using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall lookup tool from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
NHTSA ID: 26V124
On affected vehicles, the APIM (Accessory Protocol Interface Module) may temporarily overheat and shut down for a few minutes.
When this happens, the rearview camera image will not appear on the screen while the vehicle is in reverse, which can make it harder for the driver to see what’s behind the vehicle.
Models affected are select 2021-2026
- Ford Bronco
Other models affected are select 2021-2024:
- Ford Edge
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 849,310
What Drivers Need to Know
Ford is working on a software update to address the rearview camera display issue. Once the remedy is available, owners will receive notification by mail and can schedule a free repair at their dealership.
Drivers can check their vehicle by VIN on Ford’s website or search for open safety recalls using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall lookup tool from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Ford’s Recall History
Ford’s recall activity continues to reflect the campaign-driven variability common among high-volume manufacturers. In 2025, Ford issued recalls affecting more than 12.5 million vehicles across the year, with quarterly totals ranging from 1.05 million vehicles in Q1 to more than 5.04 million vehicles in Q3.
The largest quarterly spike occurred in Q3 2025, when several large platform-based campaigns pushed recall volume above five million vehicles. Activity remained elevated in Q4 2025, with an additional 3.08 million vehicles recalled during the final quarter of the year.
In 2026, Ford has already surpassed 6 million vehicles recalled within the first few months of the year, driven by several large campaigns including the 4.38 million–vehicle trailer lighting and brake recall announced in February, along with the additional 2.35 million vehicles affected by the recalls outlined above.
Because Ford maintains one of the largest light truck and SUV portfolios in the U.S. market, large recalls involving shared components, such as visibility systems, electrical modules, or drivetrain components, can quickly affect millions of vehicles across multiple platforms.
For detailed recall statistics across major U.S. auto manufacturers, including quarterly trends and the year’s largest campaigns, see BizzyCar’s most recent quarterly recall report.
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