Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 FORD BRONCOManufacturer campaign: 25S40Part: M/NB3Z-3084-*Part: M/NB3Z-3K185-*Part: M/NB3Z-3085-*Part: M/NB3Z-3K186-*Part: W717969-S440Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
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A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
Do not drive. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 FORD BRONCO
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V260000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety