NHTSA recall, , Do not drive
Ford Bronco Sport (2021-2026) and Ford Maverick (2022-2026)
The front lower control arm ball joints may detach, causing loss of vehicle control and crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Ford Motor Company 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. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 4,653 vehicles nationwide.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2026. 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from May 29, 2026.
- You are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Free of charge.
- 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. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36.
- Watch your mail. 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.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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 NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Is your Ford affected?
2 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Bronco Sport, model years
- Maverick, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- Do not drive
- Risk
Do not drive
NHTSA says not to drive it until it is repaired.
NHTSA warning · How risk is rated
- Campaign
- 26V340000
- Vehicles affected
- 4,653
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 26S36
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-866-436-7332
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