NHTSA Campaign 24V949000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Dec 19, 2024 · 11,922 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Consequence

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV 2023 11,922
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV 2024 11,922

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V949000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.