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Ford Motor Company Recall

2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Updated May 27, 2026

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. Hazard: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on May 27, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 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.

Am I affected

You may be affected if you own this product. Check the brand, model, and lot/date codes listed in the recall against your item.

What to do right now

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 were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.

Contact: Ford Motor Company

The hazard

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

Brands affected

Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-26V340000
Recalled
May 27, 2026
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