Ford: Windshield Wipers May Detach
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Product
- Component: VISIBILITY. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. A wiper arm nut on the driver-side may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to detach.
- Reason
- A loss of driver-side wiper function can reduce driver visibility in certain weather conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wipers, tighten the wiper arm nut, and replace the wiper arms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S82. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-11-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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