Ford Bronco rear shock absorbers can corrode and shed their reservoirs
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles because the rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, causing the external reservoir to detach and become a road hazard.
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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: corrosion failure of a rear suspension component causes part of it to detach from the moving vehicle.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. About 149,449 units are potentially affected.
The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
NHTSA states that an external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD BRONCO
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 149,449
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 (1)
- BRONCO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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