CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been 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 the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.
- 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 tightened properly during assembly. Over time, this can allow the control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
If the front upper control arm detaches, the vehicle can lose steering and control, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free at an authorized Ford dealer. Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly as needed. Owners who received a notification letter mailed February 10, 2025 can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Check your VIN for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | 20232024 |
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