NHTSA recall 26V340000
Suspension · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2022 Ford Maverick
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2023 Ford Maverick
- 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2024 Ford Maverick
- 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2025 Ford Maverick
- 2026 Ford Bronco Sport
- 2026 Ford Maverick
All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport, 2022 Ford Maverick, 2023 Ford Maverick, 2024 Ford Maverick, 2025 Ford Maverick, 2026 Ford Maverick.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V340000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.