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Ford Bronco and Ranger: front suspension part can detach

NHTSA campaign 24V770000 · Reported 2024-10-16 · Ford Motor Company

critical How serious is it? About this label

This is very serious — if the control arm comes apart you can lose steering and control of the vehicle with little or no warning, so have it inspected right away.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2024 Ranger and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles, a nut on the front upper control arm — a suspension part that helps hold the front wheel in place — may not have been put on or tightened correctly at the factory. If that nut is loose or missing, the control arm can come apart from the wheel assembly. Dealers will check the fastener and, if it is loose or missing, replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is covered. 2. Contact your Ford dealer, or Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 24S64), to book the inspection. 3. Have the fastener checked and any needed parts replaced — the work is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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.