Are there wiper problems on the 2021 Ford Expedition?

Yes. NHTSA lists 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Expedition, 9% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 27,000.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Expedition wipers?

Yes, three recalls cover this area: 22V250000 and 26V204000 both address windshield wiper arms that may break, and 25V729000 covers moonroof wind deflector clips that may be inadequately attached.

Did the wiper recall cause a crash?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Expedition shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries among the 22 complaints.

Why did owners complain even after the recall was issued?

Many owners reported that replacement parts for the wiper arm recall were not available, and some said dealers would not do the repair until the arm actually broke.

2021 Ford Expedition Visibility & Wipers Problems

Visibility & Wipers issues account for 22 of 232 complaints (9%) on the 2021 Ford Expedition, with a median failure mileage of 27,000. Three recalls (26V204000, 25V729000, 22V250000) cover wiper arm breakage and moonroof deflector clips, so most of these complaints trace back to known recall issues.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 22; 9% of 232
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 27,000 mi
Related recalls: 3

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wiper arms break or detach, leaving wipers inoperative, tied to recall 22V250000.
Owners report long delays getting recall repair parts for the wiper arm fix, with dealers saying parts were unavailable.
Some owners say dealers refused to perform the recall repair until the wiper arm actually failed.
One owner reported the sunroof unexpectedly shattered while driving around 80 MPH, with no warning light and no determined cause.
Owners describe frustration with the free pickup/delivery and rental offer tied to the recall not being honored by dealerships.

When 2021 Ford Expedition visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 1, 2022, latest Jul 4, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2022 (6).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 Ford Expedition

NHTSA 26V204000Mar 31, 2026Visibility & Wipers422,613 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
NHTSA 25V729000Oct 24, 2025Visibility & Wipers174,853 vehicles
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
NHTSA 22V250000Apr 14, 2022Visibility & Wipers652,996 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
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.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (9%)
20112 (3%)
20120 (0%)
20132 (2%)
20143 (4%)
201517 (10%)
201612 (6%)
201734 (10%)
20189 (2%)
20195 (1%)
202013 (3%)
202122 (9%)
20228 (7%)
20236 (9%)
20247 (9%)
20253 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there wiper problems on the 2021 Ford Expedition?: Yes. NHTSA lists 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 Expedition, 9% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 27,000.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Expedition wipers?: Yes, three recalls cover this area: 22V250000 and 26V204000 both address windshield wiper arms that may break, and 25V729000 covers moonroof wind deflector clips that may be inadequately attached.
Did the wiper recall cause a crash?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Expedition shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries among the 22 complaints.
Why did owners complain even after the recall was issued?: Many owners reported that replacement parts for the wiper arm recall were not available, and some said dealers would not do the repair until the arm actually broke.