United States2021–2026 Bronco Sport and 2022–2026 Maverick vehicles are affected; involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026. Ford says the front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or repaired, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle and causing loss of vehicle control. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until dealers inspect and, if necessary, repair the ball joints free of charge; owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026, and Ford can be reached at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 26S36).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V340000; Manufacturer campaign 26S36
The hazard
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
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