Ford Bronco and Ranger recall 25V310000 - Upper Ball Joint

NHTSA · May 9, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V310000 (Ford), reported May 9, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 4,497.
• Component: Upper Ball Joint.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

May 9, 2025

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

25V310000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 153 of them reported in 2025.
• At 4,497 vehicles, it is larger than 72% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

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 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.

Affected vehicles

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