NHTSA Campaign 26V340000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 27, 2026 · 4,653 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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. 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2021 | 4,653 |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2022 | 4,653 |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2023 | 4,653 |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2024 | 4,653 |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2025 | 4,653 |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2026 | 4,653 |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2022 | 4,653 |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2023 | 4,653 |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2024 | 4,653 |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2025 | 4,653 |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2026 | 4,653 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V340000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.