CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The upper ball joint nut on the front upper control arm may not have been installed or tightened properly at the factory. If it is loose or missing, the control arm can separate from the knuckle assembly.
A detached control arm can cause loss of steering and control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and have the vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized Ford dealer. The dealer will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly, and will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly if needed. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 24S64).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 20242025 |
|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 2024 |