Ford front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the control arm upper ball joint. Here is what owners need to know.
The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-770.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Ford Bronco |
| 2024 | Ford Ranger |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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