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Ford Bronco Front Suspension Ball Joint May Detach
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A detached suspension part can cause a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V770000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles may have a nut on the front upper suspension ball joint that wasn't installed or tightened correctly. This ball joint connects part of the front suspension to the wheel assembly. If the nut isn't tight enough, that connection can come apart while the vehicle is being driven, separating a suspension part from the wheel.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule an inspection; Ford customer service can be reached at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V770000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Suspension Recalls Involve Control Arms, Loose Fasteners, and Axles · all 18 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- Safety risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.