The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V310000·Announced 2025-05-09

Ford Bronco upper control arm ball joint fasteners may be missing

Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles because the front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or improperly tightened.

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 missing suspension fastener that can detach the control arm and cause loss of steering is a structural vehicle defect, which the rubric places at Severe.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V310000. The potential number of units affected is 4,497.

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. According to NHTSA, a detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

The recalled product

Product
FORD BRONCO, RANGER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Passenger vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
4,497

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)

  • BRONCO
  • RANGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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