Ford recall: Suspension
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 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.
What could happen
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, 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 repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. 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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Bronco Sport 2021–2026
- Ford Maverick 2022–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V340000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2026
- Owners notified
- Sep 2, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,653
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
- Maker's own recall number
- 26S36
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Structure Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Electrical system Apr 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Air bags Mar 31, 2026
- Ford recall: Visibility Mar 17, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 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.