2021-2022 Ford F-150 Wiper Motor Recall (22V842)

Recall 22V842 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford F-150 in recall 22V842?

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 F-150 with recall 22V842?

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

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

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your F-150 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the motor, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V842?

Recall 22V842 covers 483,082 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford F-150.

NHTSA lists 483,082 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 wiper motor recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.

When was recall 22V842 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V842 to NHTSA on November 15, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 30, 2023.

This recall was filed 47 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 22V842?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V842 is open on your F-150, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V842000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should F-150 owners do about recall 22V842?

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 22V842000 applies to your F-150.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the motor happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are F-150 owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 1,609 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 251 of them about the lighting and visibility.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,609 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 251 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
• 2022 Ford F-150: 594 complaints in total, 80 about the lighting and visibility

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

Passenger side headlights assembly has a daytime running light that stopped working properly. There is no longer a fully functioning running light that decreases visibility to other vehicles. The manufacturer will not replace and the it cannot be repaired without a full headlight assembly replacement that is not affordable.

2021 Ford F-150 owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11636663, filed January 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the C-shaped LED light at the outer corners of the driver's side headlight was significantly dimmed, which reduced the road visibility. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened.

2021 Ford F-150 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11641349, filed February 7, 2025

Part DG9Z13A018E (Ambient Light Sensor) fails to properly read Daylight during warm months. Inverted value (reading of VERY DARK) persists for at least 10 minutes. Appears to be temperature dependent; meaning, the temperature of the sensor/dash/housing is very hot and skewing the reading. Instrument panel dim. 12" screen dim.

2021 Ford F-150 owner, CT, NHTSA complaint 11658989, filed May 5, 2025

Can recall 22V842 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 22V842000 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))?

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2021-2022 Ford F-150 can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same motor again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2022 Ford F-150 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V142000.

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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