2024–2025 Ford Bronco, Ford Ranger: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 25V310000 · 4,497 units potentially affected · filed May 9, 2025
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, 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 and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V310000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25S45
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Units affected
- 4,497
- Report received
- May 9, 2025
- Owner letters
- May 23, 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 Bronco 2024, 2025
- Ford Ranger 2024, 2025