NHTSA recall 25V-260 (25V260000)
suspension recall reported April 18, 2025 - about 2 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V260000
- Also written as
- 25V-260
- Manufacturer number
- 25S40
- Reported
- April 18, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~2
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Why it is dangerous
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-260 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.