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Ford Bronco And Ranger Control Arm May Detach
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A detached control arm 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 | 25V310000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 9, 2025 |
| 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
Ford is recalling certain Bronco and Ranger vehicles because the fastener that holds the front upper control arm ball joint in place may be missing, or it may not have been tightened correctly during assembly. If this fastener is missing or improperly tightened, the front upper control arm can detach from the knuckle assembly it is normally connected to, separating from that part of the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or your dealer to schedule an inspection.
3. The inspection, and tightening or replacement of the fastener if needed, is free.
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 25V310000. 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 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, 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 tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.