Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint

NHTSA recall 25V310000 · announced May 9, 2025 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 4,497 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2024 Ford Bronco
• 2025 Ford Bronco
• 2024 Ford Ranger
• 2025 Ford Ranger

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.