Quick summary
Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2026159 - FORD. Reason: Heater And Defroster. Category: SUV. Date: 2026-04-01.
Public recall detail
Transport Canada Recall - 2026159 - FORD
2026-04-01
SUV
Heater And Defroster
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Recall details
Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2026159 - FORD. Reason: Heater And Defroster. Category: SUV. Date: 2026-04-01.
Official details
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BrandFORD, LINCOLN
ProductSUV recalled by FORD
IssueVehicle - Heater And Defroster
IdentificationRA-81945
Affected products
BrandFORD
ProductSUV recalled by FORD
Description2026 | FORD | EXPLORER, 2026 | LINCOLN | AVIATOR
Issue
On a small number of vehicles, the ground connection for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may not have been secured properly. As a result, the defroster could stop working, and you may not be able to defog or defrost the windshield.
What you should do
- Please see corrective actions section below
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryVehicles - SUV
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
Published byTransport Canada
Alert / recall typeVehicle recall
Identification numberRA-81945
Background{"text":"Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall."}
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2026-04-10
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