CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles may have front lower control arm ball joints that were incorrectly installed or repaired at the assembly plant. The control arm can disconnect from the front wheel knuckle, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford advises owners not to drive affected vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect the front lower control arm ball joints and repair them as necessary, at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall became searchable on May 29, 2026. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to recall number 26S36.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco Sport | 202120222023202420252026 |
|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 20222023202420252026 |