2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick recall: lower ball joint
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 27, 2026. It covers about 4,653 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,653
- reported
- May 27, 2026
- owners notified
- Sep 2, 2026
- related complaints
- 62
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 on May 29, 2026.
Recall number 26V340000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 62 complaints about suspension problems.
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Questions about recall 26V340000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 26V340000, reported on May 27, 2026, covers about 4,653 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V340000?
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 on May 29, 2026.
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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