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Automotive · Canada · 2026-04-01

Ford, Lincoln vehicles: HVAC blower motor ground connection may be improperly secured

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-01
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Model year	2026
Units affected	5
Defect	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._x000D_ A windshield defroster/defogger that doesn't work could cause reduced visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Heater And Defroster
Remedy	Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the ground connection(s) in the instrument panel.
Recall number	2026-159
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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