Vehicle recall 26V202000 · March 31, 2026
Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer
The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V202000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 31, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S22
- Owner notification
- April 10, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2026): 2026
- Lincoln Aviator (2026): 2026
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