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Ford Motor Company: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor (2026 FORD EXPLORER, 2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR)

Vehicles & EquipmentSource: NHTSA · Date: 2026-03-31

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Company / brand
Ford Motor Company
Product
2026 FORD EXPLORER; 2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR
Reason / hazard
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do (remedy)
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.
Distribution / sold at
Potentially affected: 55
Defect
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.
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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