2021 Ford F-150 Windshield Wiper Recall (22V250)

Recall 22V250 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Ford F-150 in recall 22V250?

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 F-150 with recall 22V250?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the linkages.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V250?

Recall 22V250 covers 652,996 vehicles: 2021 Ford Expedition; 2021 Ford F-150; 2021-2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2021-2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2021 Lincoln Navigator.

NHTSA lists 652,996 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the F-150 windshield wiper recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge.

Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.

When was recall 22V250 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V250 to NHTSA on April 14, 2022.

This recall was filed 54 months ago. If your F-150 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my F-150 is part of recall 22V250?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V250 is open on your F-150, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 F-150 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should F-150 owners do about recall 22V250?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V250000 applies to your F-150.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any linkages symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are F-150 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1,820 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 210 of them about the lighting and visibility.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,820 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 210 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2021 Ford F-150: 1,015 complaints in total, 171 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 Ford Expedition: 235 complaints in total, 13 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 Ford F-250 SD: 165 complaints in total, 13 about the lighting and visibility
• 2022 Ford F-250 SD: 123 complaints in total, 4 about the lighting and visibility
• 2022 Ford F-350 SD: 111 complaints in total, 3 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 Ford F-350 SD: 96 complaints in total, 3 about the lighting and visibility
• 2021 Lincoln Navigator: 33 complaints in total, 2 about the lighting and visibility
• 2022 Ford F-450 SD: 24 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

LED Daytime Running Light on passenger side headlight is fading and has purple hue at times. This presents poor visibility to other vehicles and can create confusion due to inconsistent appearance for oncoming traffic.

2021 Ford Expedition owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11684484, filed September 2, 2025

Passenger side front headlight failure. The LED turns purple. Appears this is a common problem on vehicle with this type of headlight assembly F series as well. Dealers claim they don't know about it but a quick search to find its a common issue. Available for inspection.

2021 Ford Expedition owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11625916, filed November 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the moonroof. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V729000 (Visibility).

2021 Ford Expedition owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11722526, filed March 6, 2026

Can recall 22V250 make my F-150 a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 22V250000 does not automatically make your F-150 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Ford F-150 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the F-150 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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