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WarningCampaign #25V310000Steering / Suspension

2024 Ford Bronco Recall: SUSPENSION

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Ford Bronco
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Automotive steering column assembly — representative photo for NHTSA steering/suspension recall
An automotive steering column assembly (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Hundehalter / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Affected Vehicles

2024 Ford Bronco

Recall Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Consequence

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

411 Press Analysis

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Ford Bronco vehicles due to an issue with suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint. The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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