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26V-340

May 27

Ford

Front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the…

Suspension

4,653

Repair or modification

26V-289

May 7

General Motors

Component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver

Powertrain

Part replacement

26V-090

Feb 17

Ford

Brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function

Brakes

15,965

Repair or modification

Campaign 26V-340Do not drive

Front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the…

Manufacturer: Ford
Filed: May 27, 2026
Component: Suspension
Vehicles affected: 4,653
Remedy: Repair or modification
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Ford Bronco Sport 2021 to 2026 Ford Maverick 2022 to 2026

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