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Ford F-150 Lightning Bev recall 24V949000 - Upper Ball Joint
NHTSA · December 19, 2024
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V949000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 11,922.
- Component: Upper Ball Joint.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 24V949000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 67 of them reported in 2024.
- At 11,922 vehicles, it is larger than 81% of the 1,073 NHTSA campaigns from 2024 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev | 2023 |
| Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev | 2024 |
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