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Ford Bronco rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail

NHTSA campaign 25V025000 · Reported Jan 17, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

A reservoir that detaches from the vehicle can create a road hazard and raises the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V025000
Reported to NHTSA	Jan 17, 2025
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Suspension:rear:shock Absorber
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2024
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain Bronco SUVs. The shock absorbers at the rear of the vehicle can corrode and fail, and the outer reservoir attached to the shock can come off the vehicle. A part that separates from the vehicle while it is on the road can become a hazard for the Bronco and for other drivers nearby.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Bronco is included. 2. Contact a Ford dealer to have the rear shock absorbers inspected and replaced as needed, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 25S01). 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 25V025000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2021 Ford Bronco
2022 Ford Bronco
2023 Ford Bronco
2024 Ford Bronco

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

Ford Suspension Recalls Involve Control Arms, Loose Fasteners, and Axles · all 18 Ford recalls in this area

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All 37 Bronco recalls

Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
Safety risk: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.