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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V341000·Announced 2025-05-23

Ford Recalls 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning Due to Control Arm Defect

Ford is recalling 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning vehicles because a front upper control arm ball joint nut may not be tightened properly, risking 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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension component) that can cause loss of steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly. This issue allows the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.

Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
29,501

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)

  • F-150 LIGHTNING BEV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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