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- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, 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
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. 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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or improperly tightened, which can allow the upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
If the control arm detaches, the vehicle can lose steering and control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until it has been repaired.
Take your vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer. The dealer will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is properly tightened, and if the fastener is loose or missing, will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025, and you can contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 2025 |
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