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NHTSARecalled May 9, 2025 · #25V310000

Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation
  • 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice