The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·26V340000·Announced 2026-05-27

Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport Front Control Arm Ball Joint Detachment Recall

Ford is recalling certain 2021–2026 Bronco Sport and 2022–2026 Maverick vehicles due to potentially loose or improperly installed front lower control arm ball joints that could disconnect from the wheel knuckle, risking loss of vehicle control and crashes.

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

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 involving suspension components that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. The source text does not report any deaths or injuries, making it fall under the High category rather than Severe or Critical.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model years 2021–2026 Bronco Sport and 2022–2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.

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

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by June 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MAVERICK, BRONCO SPORT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Suspension / Control Arm
Hazard
Affected units
4,653

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)

  • MAVERICK
  • BRONCO SPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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