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Ford Motor Company: Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation (26V340000)
Ford Motor Company: Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation (26V340000). Its units affected of 4,653 is above the median of 533 (70th percentile). Dated 161 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 60/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 4,653 · 70th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 8.7x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation |
| NHTSA ID | 26V340000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S36 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Units potentially affected | 4653 |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| units affected percentile | 70th of 871 (median 533, 8.7x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-05-27
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 70th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
60 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- 4,653 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V340000: Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation, 4,653 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 4,653 sits in the upper half (70th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 161 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 4,653 | 70th | 2026-05-27 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Vehicle | 19 | 13th | 2026-09-01 |
| Virnig Manufacturing Inc. | Vehicle | 10 | 9th | 2025-12-01 |
| Subaru of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 8 | 8th | 2026-10-19 |
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