The front lower control arm in your Bronco is a crucial part that helps steer your vehicle. In some 2024-2025 models, the fasteners that hold it in place might not have been tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks free from the frame, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and tighten the lower control arm fasteners for you. If any are loose or missing, they'll replace them at no cost to you. Don't drive your vehicle until it's been repaired, and schedule the fix as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.
The front upper control arm is a crucial part in your Bronco or Ranger that helps connect the steering system to the wheels. It has a special fastener that keeps it in place, but in some 2024-2025 models, this fastener might be missing or tightened incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks free, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, which raises the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the control arm fastener, tighten it if needed, or replace it if it's missing – all at no cost to you. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your 2025 Ford Bronco's front upper control arm ball joint nut might be missing or tightened incorrectly, which could cause the control arm to break loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the control arm breaks loose, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't drive your vehicle until it's fixed. Ford dealers will check the ball joint, tighten it properly, and replace it if it's loose or missing, all free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
The upper ball joint is a crucial part of your vehicle's suspension, connecting the control arm to the steering knuckle. In some 2024 Rangers and 2024-2025 Broncos, the nut that holds it in place might not be tightened correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ball joint comes loose, your vehicle's steering and control could fail, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the ball joint and make sure it's tightened properly. If it's loose or missing, they'll replace it with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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 as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.