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Dearborn Today
By the People, for the People
Ford recalls over 400,000 trucks and SUVs
Windshield wiper arms can break, increasing crash risk
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:02am
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A close examination of the rugged materials that make up Ford's truck lineup reveals the engineering behind their durability and performance.Dearborn TodayFord Motor Co. is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles, including certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs as well as F-Series Super Duty trucks, due to an issue with the windshield wiper arms that can break and reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Why it matters
This recall affects some of Ford's most popular and profitable models, highlighting the importance of proactive safety measures to address potential defects and maintain consumer trust in the automaker's quality and reliability.
The details
The recall covers a total of 422,613 vehicles, including 2021-2023 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, as well as 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD and F-600 SD trucks. Ford says the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on April 13, 2026.
- Once a remedy is determined, additional letters will be mailed.
The players
Ford Motor Co.
The American automaker issuing the recall for over 400,000 of its vehicles due to a windshield wiper arm defect.
What’s next
Dealerships will eventually inspect and replace the wiper arms free of charge. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in the recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of April 1, 2026.
The takeaway
This recall highlights the importance of automakers proactively addressing safety issues to maintain consumer trust, even for some of their most popular and profitable models.
