Ford recalls over 4,000 vehicles with a 'do not drive' warning
FILE-The Ford logo is shown on a Ford truck at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place on January 10, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
Ford has recalled 4,653 vehicles over an issue that can cause a loss of vehicle control, which can elevate the risk of a crash, resulting in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issuing a "do not drive warning" for these vehicles.
NHTSA officials stated in a recall notice that the "front lower control arm ball joints" were possibly installed incorrectly or repaired incorrectly at a vehicle assembly plant, resulting in the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
What Ford vehicles are being recalled?
Why you should care:
Ford’s recall covers certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
Are repairs available for the recalled Ford vehicles?
What you can do:
Owners of these vehicles are urged not to drive them until the remedy is completed. NHTSA officials noted that dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary for free.
Owner’s notification letters are expected to be mailed by June 5. Consumers with questions about the recall can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The automaker’s recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.