Ford recall — Lower Ball Joint

NHTSA · May 27, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V340000 (Ford), reported May 27, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 4,653.
• Component: Lower Ball Joint.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

May 27, 2026

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

26V340000

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Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.

Consequence

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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