Ford recall — Upper Ball Joint
NHTSA · May 23, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V341000 (Ford), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 29,501.
- 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
- 25V341000
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 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 June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev | 2024 |
| Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev | 2025 |
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