GROUNDWORK — 26V204000: Windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail FORD F-250 SD and 6 other models: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 26V204000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 26V204000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:36:54.322Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=26V204000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2022 FORD F-250 SD 2022 FORD F-350 SD 2022 FORD F-550 SD 2022 FORD F-600 SD 2021 FORD EXPEDITION 2023 FORD F-550 SD 2023 FORD F-450 SD 2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2023 FORD EXPEDITION 2023 FORD F-250 SD 2023 FORD F-350 SD 2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2022 FORD EXPEDITION 2021 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2022 FORD F-450 SD 2023 FORD F-600 SD OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026. OWNER PREPARATION Keep the affected display or visibility function and the circumstances of an observed problem in the record. Do not recreate a visibility failure in traffic. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE Confirm current remedy arrangements The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 26V204000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. What remedy, required parts or software, and appointment arrangements are currently available for this VIN, and which interim instructions apply? The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which image, lamp or visibility function is covered by this campaign, and what should I do while the remedy is outstanding? Compare the answer with the reported component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. If an inspection determines which work is needed, what was inspected, what was found, and which corrective work followed? Ask for the inspection result as well as the final action. A parts list alone may not describe an inspection-based remedy. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. Which items in the reported replacement remedy for 26V204000 were replaced, and are they identified on the work order? Keep the replaced items and the campaign number together so that a later visit can distinguish recall work from other repairs. Discussion status / answer: __________ 6. What dated document records the remedy performed under 26V204000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.