NHTSASUSPENSION
Ford Motor Company - Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation
Published: May 9, 2025Recall ID: 25V310000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation |
| Nhtsa id | 25V310000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V310000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 78.27 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S45 |
| Potentially affected | 4497 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |