Ford $F Motor Company F has issued a recall for more than 400,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with windshield wipers, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Of the 422,613 affected vehicles, about 3% are believed to have a defect that could cause the wiper arm to behave unpredictably, stop working or even detach. Such malfunctions could reduce driver visibility and raise the likelihood of an accident, with some drivers possibly noticing inconsistent wiping speeds.
The recall covers several models, including 17,210 units of the 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 79,164 units of the 2021-2023 Ford Expedition and 326,239 units of the 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty trucks, including F-250 through F-600 variants.
Per the recall report, Ford has not received any reports of crashes, injuries or fires linked to this problem. The issue appears to stem from a faulty latch retention plate in the wiper arm, which may not have been properly secured during manufacturing. Variations in component dimensions may also weaken the connection between parts, affecting performance.
To fix the issue, dealerships will examine and replace faulty wiper arms at no cost. Dealers were notified starting April 1, while owner notification letters are expected to be mailed between April 13 and April 17, with follow-up communication planned once repairs are fully available. F carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
