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Matching campaigns by monthOct 2024 to Sep 2026

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Peak month24May 2025

25V-260

Apr 18, 2025

Ford

Front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle…

Suspension

Part replacement

25V-242

Apr 11, 2025

Ford

Rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse

Back-over prevention

4,625

Software update

25V-239

Apr 11, 2025

Ford

Powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall

Powertrain

24,655

Software update

25V-238

Apr 11, 2025

Ford

Tray side rails for the high voltage battery pack may buckle and crack, allowing water to enter the battery

Electrical system

457

Part replacement

25V-237

Apr 11, 2025

Ford

When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object

Visibility and wipers

1,177

Software update

25V-236

Apr 11, 2025

Ford

Brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster

Brakes

123,611

Part replacement

25V-199

Mar 28, 2025

Ford

High voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power

Electrical system

Part replacement

25V-198

Mar 28, 2025

Ford

Engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak

Engine and cooling

4,356

Part replacement

25V-196

Mar 28, 2025

Ford

Powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine

Powertrain

152

Software update

25V-169

Mar 14, 2025

Ford

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral

Powertrain

567

Software update

Campaign 25V-260Do not drive

Front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle…

Manufacturer: Ford
Filed: April 18, 2025
Component: Suspension
Vehicles affected: 2
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected models

Ford Bronco 2025

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