# NHTSA recall 25V310000

> **Ford Motor Company** · 2024 FORD BRONCO · component: **SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT**

## Summary

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.

## Remedy

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V310000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** BRONCO
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- **Report received:** 2025-05-09

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V310000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V310000 (Ford Motor Company, 2024 FORD). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V310000. Licensed CC0.

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