The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V308000·Announced 2025-09-05

Ford Bronco suspension fastener tightening defect recall

Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles because front lower control arm fasteners may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting critical steering components. Although no deaths, injuries, or actual control arm detachments have been reported, the potential consequence is loss of steering and control, which could result in crashes. The defect is real, but the hazard remains theoretical until manifested in actual failures, placing it at the high end of risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles. During manufacturing, the front lower control arm fasteners may not have been properly tightened. If a fastener is loose or missing, the lower control arm could detach from the frame.

A detached control arm can cause loss of vehicle steering and control, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners were notified of this recall by mail on June 3, 2025. Ford advises owners not to drive their vehicles until the repairs are completed. Authorized Ford dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are properly tightened. Any loose or missing fasteners will be replaced at no charge.

Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2025 FORD BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
  • suspension-defect
  • steering-loss
Affected units
3

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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