2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Maverick | 2024 Ford Maverick | 2025 Ford Maverick — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Published May 27, 2026 · Recall initiated: May 27, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V340000, published May 27, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Maverick | 2024 Ford Maverick | 2025 Ford Maverick — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- BRONCO SPORT
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2022 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2026 FORD MAVERICK | 2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2024 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2025 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2022 FORD MAVERICK | 2023 FORD MAVERICK | 2024 FORD MAVERICK | 2025 FORD MAVERICK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 2024 Ford Bronco Sport | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Maverick | 2023 Ford Maverick | 2024 Ford Maverick | 2025 Ford Maverick — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V340000 on May 27, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: BRONCO SPORT.