NHTSASUSPENSION
Ford Motor Company - Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation
Published: May 27, 2026Recall ID: 26V340000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation |
| Nhtsa id | 26V340000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V340000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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. |
| Consequence summary | A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S36 |
| Potentially affected | 4653 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |