NHTSAVISIBILITY
Ford Motor Company - Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
Published: March 31, 2026Recall ID: 26V202000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System |
| Nhtsa id | 26V202000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V202000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S22 |
| Potentially affected | 55 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |