Filed by Ford Motor Company on May 9, 2025; 4 model-year listings affected.
Suspension: front, control arm, upper ball joint
NHTSA campaign 25V310000 · reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 4,497 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener 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
- Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.