Ford Recalls Even More F-150 Pickup Trucks to Fix Faulty Windshield Wipers
If the wipers stop working in bad weather, drivers might not be able to see the road
Ford is recalling over 220,000 F-150 pickup trucks from the 2021 model year because their windshield wipers may stop working. If this happens during rain or snow and drivers can’t see where they are going, it could lead to a crash. Ford has already recalled over a million F-Series trucks and Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs for similar issues.
The Details
Vehicles recalled: Ford F-150 pickup trucks manufactured between Jan. 8, 2020, and Aug. 16, 2021.
The problem: The windshield wiper motors in these trucks may fail prematurely because of a defective spline.
The fix: Ford dealerships will replace the faulty wiper motors with replacement parts that were built after the motor supplier’s manufacturing issues were resolved.
How to contact the manufacturer: Ford will contact owners of affected trucks by mail starting March 31, 2023. Owners may also contact Ford at 866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign number: 23V163. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S10. It is an expansion of recall 22V250.
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