2021–2026 Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Maverick: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 26V340000 · 4,653 units potentially affected · filed May 27, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V340000
- Manufacturer no.
- 26S36
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Units affected
- 4,653
- Report received
- May 27, 2026
- Owner letters
- Sep 2, 2026
- 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 Sport 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Ford Maverick 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026