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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2024 FORD BRONCOManufacturer campaign: 25S45Part: M/NB3Z-3084-*Part: M/NB3Z-3K185-*Part: M/NB3Z-3085-*Part: M/NB3Z-3K186-*Part: W717969-S4402025 FORD BRONCO2025 FORD RANGER2024 FORD RANGERVehicle: 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.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2024 FORD BRONCO
- Brand or manufacturer
- FORD
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V310000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety