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Ford Bronco Front Control Arm May Detach
critical How serious is it? About this label
A detached control arm can cause a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicle until it has been repaired.
⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V308000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 9, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower ARM |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | Yes |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The fasteners that attach the front lower control arm to the frame may not have been tightened properly. This can allow the control arm to come loose and detach from the frame.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free. Do not drive your vehicle until it has been repaired.
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 25V308000. 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:LOWER ARM
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
- Safety risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.