Ford · United States · High
Ford Ranger, Bronco: Suspension — upper ball joint
Affects Ford Ranger, Bronco · 2024–2025 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational