Ford Issues Do-Not-Drive Advisory for Certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport; Owners Urged to Contact Dealerships Immediately (June 1, 2026)

[wireman]

In post #58 with the NHTSA bulletin, page 4 say's they reviewed camera footage of the engine assembly process and determined there was a problem.

I would think that issue would have been addressed right then rather than after failures.

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[elvisimprsntr]

In post #58 with the NHTSA bulletin, page 4 say's they reviewed camera footage of the engine assembly process and determined there was a problem.

Correction: Ford used AI to review camera footage of the engine assembly process and determined there was a problem.

I find it hard to believe that a human(s) sat there and manually reviewed footage, but then this is Ford we are talking about. Not the brightest bulbs.

 

[CaptainNedVT]

I'm not on the list but I've got an oil change coming up next Friday (local shop, been with them for 30+ years) and I'll ask them to put eyeballs on the LCA ball joints just to be safe.

 

[Robins21]

I just checked on the NHTSB site & ours is not included.

 

[jaye]

Mine is making a "grinding" type sound each time I make a slow right turn, sometimes left. My VIN didn't come up, but I'm curious what it could be. I'll take it in this week.

 

[Dude]

Mine is making a "grinding" type sound each time I make a slow right turn, sometimes left. My VIN didn't come up, but I'm curious what it could be. I'll take it in this week.

What year and how many miles on your Bronco Sport

 

[jaye]

2022 and about 55K

 

[Dude]

2022 and about 55K

Good idea to have that clunking from the front end checked out

Based on Part 573 Safety Recall Report 26V340 posted earlier, Ford stated that Bronco Sports and Mavericks in-service (driven) for over 3 months aren’t part of the recall for the improper front lower control arm assembly issue

 

[jaye]

Thank you! I will.

 

[Dannyp56]

Mine's not included either!

 

[Dude]

According to Ford’s bulletin a Bronco Sport or Maverick in service for over 3 months is not part of the recall

 

[SnoopyBroncoSport]

Transport Canada has issued the recall as well.

2026-259

 

[TrueNorthSport]

Transport Canada has issued the recall as well.

2026-259

According to Ford Canada, our '25 BSBB is not part of this recall but just to be sure I had a Ford dealer check the ball joints today and everything looked good .

Its probably a good idea for all BS owners to have this inspection done !

Cheers

 

[Gapbriel]

My Vin # is good. Not on the recall.

Here are a couple of pics of the passenger side lower ball joint.

Is it normal that oxide? i have 2022 badlands and i dont have it