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Yet Another Ford Recall: 420,000 Trucks and SUVs Recalled Due to Windshield Wiper Issue

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Ford is back in the news with yet another massive recall, proving once again that “Built Ford Tough” might actually mean “Built Ford Troubled.”

This time, the blue oval is recalling more than 420,000 vehicles due to a flaw that sounds like a bad prank: The windshield wipers might just snap off. (Anyone else picturing the tragic scene from “Jack Frost?”) According to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on April 7, 2026, a manufacturing defect can cause the wiper arms to break, leaving you blind in a rainstorm and significantly increasing your chances of an unplanned off-road excursion.

Which Models Are Affected in the Ford Recall?

If you drive a heavy-duty truck or a massive luxury SUV from the early 2020s, you might want to keep a squeegee in the passenger seat. (P.S. Our condolences on the current state of gas prices.) The recall affects 422,613 vehicles, including:

  • 2021-2023 Ford Expedition (79,164 vehicles)
  • 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator (17,210 vehicles)
  • 2022-2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty (F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600) (326,239 vehicles)
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Wait, Haven’t We Been Here Before?

If this feels like déjà vu, that’s because it is. Just last month, Ford recalled over 600,000 vehicles for a different windshield wiper motor failure. At this point, Ford’s relationship with the humble windshield wiper is starting to feel like a toxic relationship that they just can’t make work.

What You Should Do if Your Vehicle Is Part of the Recall

Ford is expected to start mailing out official “Oops, Our Bad” letters to owners starting April 13, 2026.

In the meantime, you don’t have to wait by the mailbox:

  1. Check your VIN: Head over to the NHTSA recall site and plug in your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number.
  2. Visit a Dealer: If your vehicle is on the list, Ford dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms free of charge.
  3. The Silver Lining: At least this fix is free. In an economy where a basic burger costs a king’s ransom, a “free” repair almost feels like winning the lottery.

Just try to schedule your service appointment on a sunny day. You know, just in case.

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