The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V770000·Announced 2024-10-16

2025 Ford Bronco suspension defect may cause loss of steering control

Ford is recalling 2024-2025 Bronco and 2024 Ranger vehicles because the front upper control arm ball joint fastener may not be properly tightened or installed, potentially causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This suspension defect affecting steering control is classified as a structural vehicle defect, meeting the criteria for Severe severity. While no injuries or deaths have been reported, a detached control arm would cause immediate loss of steering control, creating substantial risk of serious crashes.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles, as well as 2024 Ford Ranger vehicles. The issue involves the front upper control arm ball joint fastener, which may not have been installed or tightened properly at the factory.

If the fastener is loose or missing, the front upper control arm can detach from the knuckle assembly. This detachment would cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 or visit their local Ford dealer. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is properly tightened. If a fastener is found to be loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD RANGER, BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Steering
Hazard
Affected units
2,416

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RANGER
  • BRONCO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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