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Network/ United States/ Ford/ 26V340000

Ford · United States · High

Ford Bronco Sport, Maverick: Suspension — lower ball joint

Affects Ford Bronco Sport, Maverick · 2021–2026 — about 5K vehicles.

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. 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational