Ford Bronco lower control arms may detach; owners told not to drive
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles because front lower control arm fasteners may not be tightened, allowing the arm to detach. Owners are told not to drive.
NHTSA safety advisory
Do not drive this vehicle
NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
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: A suspension fastener defect that can detach the control arm from the frame is a structural vehicle defect, and NHTSA carries a do-not-drive advisory on this recall.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V308000. The potential number of units affected is three.
The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame. According to NHTSA, a detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD BRONCO
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
- 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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