# Ford Motor Company: Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation (26V340000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 60/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- 4,653 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V340000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.