Ford Bronco Sport recall: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Official safety recall 26V340000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 2022 | United States |
| Ford Maverick | 2023 | United States |
| Ford Maverick | 2024 | United States |
| Ford Maverick | 2025 | United States |
| Ford Maverick | 2026 | United States |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 | United States |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 | United States |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2023 | United States |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2024 | United States |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 | United States |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 | United States |
The problem
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.
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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 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.