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Bronco Sport, Maverick Front Suspension Detachment Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicle until the repair is completed.
⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V340000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 27, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint |
| Vehicles covered | 8 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2026 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | Yes |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles may have front lower control arm ball joints that were installed or repaired incorrectly at the assembly plant. This can allow the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What you should do
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3. Contact a dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332; the repair 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 26V340000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (8)
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 BALL JOINT
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
- Safety risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.