Ford Motor Company is urging owners of certain 2021–2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles to stop driving immediately due to a potential suspension concern.
The advisory affects approximately 4,653 vehicles in the United States and Federal Territories. Ford has identified a potential issue with the front lower control arm ball joints, which may not have been assembled correctly.
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“If a joint fails while the vehicle is moving, the driver could lose steering control increasing the risk of a crash,” the company said in a statement.
Ford is working with dealerships to arrange complimentary towing for affected vehicles. Where available, mobile service is also an option, allowing dealership personnel to inspect the vehicle at the owner’s location.
Dealers will visually inspect the front lower control arm ball joint assembly on both the left and right sides of each affected vehicle and complete any necessary repairs at no cost to the owner.
Owners can check whether their vehicle is included in recall 26S36 by entering their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at ford.com/support/recalls. Customers can also contact Ford’s Customer Service Center at 1-833-807-3673 for help arranging a tow and repair.