Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V202000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-03-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V202000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
55
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-31
Owners notified
2026-04-10

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.

Safety risk

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S22. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Explorer2026
Lincoln Aviator2026

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.