Ford Motor Company (FoMoCo) has issued a recall for a limited number of Bronco Sport SUVs and Ranger pickups due to a critical suspension issue. The problem lies in the front upper control arm ball joint nut, which may be improperly installed or tightened.
This could lead to a sudden and potentially dangerous loss of steering control. The affected vehicles were manufactured at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, between June 1, 2024, and September 5, 2024, for the 2024 and 2025 model years. A total of 2,416 vehicles produced for the US market are subject to the recall.
The root cause of the issue appears to stem from assembly line errors and inadequate quality control processes. FoMoCo is currently working to rectify the problem and notify affected owners.
Owners are advised to contact their local Ford dealership for further information and to schedule a repair appointment. The second largest Detroit automaker has initiated a recall for certain Ranger trucks due to a potential safety issue.
A stop sale order was issued on August 30th, and expanded to include vehicles in transit on September 4th. The problem lies in a loose or missing fastener in the front suspension’s ball joint and knuckle assembly.
Despite no accidents or injuries reported, four warranty claims related to this issue have been identified. Owners will be notified between October 28th and November 1st, 2024. Dealers will rectify the issue by replacing the entire assembly at no cost.
The 2025 Ranger, now available for configuration, offers a range of engine options including the 2.3 liter EcoBoost I4, 2.7 liter EcoBoost V6, and the Raptor’s exclusive 3.0 liter EcoBoost V6.
While a plug in hybrid variant is available in other markets, Ford has confirmed no immediate plans to introduce it to the US market. The 2025 Bronco will continue its non-electrified run.
