Ford recalls more than 422,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue

MoneyWatch Ford recalls more than 422,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham April 7, 2026 / 8:43 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Ford Motor Co. is recalling 422,613 vehicles because the windshield wipers might fail, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency said the failure could reduce the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.The recall affects Lincoln Navigator and Expedition vehicles, as well as some of Ford's F-Series trucks. Vehicles included in recall:2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator vehicles2021-2023 Expedition vehicles2022-2023 F-250 SD vehicles2022-2023 F-350 SD vehicles2022-2023 F-450 SD vehicles2022-2023 F-550 SD vehicles2022-2023 F-600 vehiclesFord plans to send a letter to affected owners on April 13, 2026, to notify them of the windshield wiper issue and corresponding safety risks. Owners can take their vehicles to a dealership to have the wipers replaced free of charge, NHTSA said. Ford's recall number is 26S24. Edited by Aimee Picchi .component--type-recirculation { .item:nth-child(7), .card-recirc:nth-child(7) { display: none; } } #inline-recirc-item--id-7858c78b-bbae-4bfb-9bb9-c7ade3153017, #right-rail-recirc-item--id-7858c78b-bbae-4bfb-9bb9-c7ade3153017 { display: none; } #inline-recirc-item--id-7858c78b-bbae-4bfb-9bb9-c7ade3153017 ~ .item:nth-child(7) { display: block; } In: Ford Motor Company Auto Industry © 2026 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.