NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2021–2026 Ford Bronco Sport and 1 more recall: Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until repaired.
- Recall number
- 26V340000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Suspension
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 4653
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Suspension
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Bronco Sport | 2021–2026 |
| Ford | Maverick | 2022–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
26S36
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V340000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.