2024-2025 Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger recall: upper ball joint
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 16, 2024. It covers about 2,416 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,416
- reported
- Oct 16, 2024
- owners notified
- Nov 20, 2024
- related complaints
- 13
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- Risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.
Recall number 24V770000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Bronco 2024-2025 20242025
- Ford Ranger 2024 2024
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 24V770000
Is there a recall on the 2024-2025 Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger upper ball joint?
Yes. Recall 24V770000, reported on October 16, 2024, covers about 2,416 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V770000?
Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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