2023–2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 24V949000 · 12K units potentially affected · filed Dec 19, 2024
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Why it matters
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V949000
- Manufacturer no.
- 24S76
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Units affected
- 11,922
- Report received
- Dec 19, 2024
- Owner letters
- Feb 10, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 Lightning Bev 2023, 2024