Ford recall: Wheels
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
What could happen
Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Bronco 2023
- Ford Ranger 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V283000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 20, 2023
- Owners notified
- May 2, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,434
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- Maker's own recall number
- 23S17
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Sep 22, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling May 27, 2026
- Ford recall: Equipment May 26, 2026
- Ford recall: Seats Apr 28, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Apr 14, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.