RECALL - Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation

[Major Kong]

Safety Issue Type: Recalls
May 27 2026 NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V340000
Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V340000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 4653
Summary
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.
Remedy
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 are expected to be mailed by June 5, 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.
Notes
Affected Products (11)
Vehicle
MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021-2026
FORD MAVERICK 2022-2026

apologies to all
did not notice the thread posted yesterday on the same subject
not sure how to delete thread
happy motoring

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[Dude]

NP… here’s the link to the same subject thread with the full procedure https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/ford-issues-do-not-drive-advisory-for-certain-2021-2026-bronco-sport-owners-urged-to-contact-dealerships-immediately-june-1-2026.21474/post-334836

 

[Dannyp56]

Fortunately, mine was not listed.

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