Filed by Ford Motor Company on April 18, 2025; 1 model-year listings affected.
Suspension: front, control arm, upper ball joint
NHTSA campaign 25V260000 · reported April 18, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 2 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- The risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.