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NHTSARecalled Mar 31, 2026 · #26V202000

Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System
  • 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice