OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 25V260000

NHTSA campaign 25V260000 covers 1 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 2 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received April 18, 2025 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 25V260000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 25V260000 says

NHTSA campaign 25V260000 identifies SUSPENSION and states that A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 summary

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

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 25V260000

For NHTSA campaign 25V260000, the filed corrective action says: 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.

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.

Owner notification: May 15, 2025
Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Component groups: SUSPENSION

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 25V260000

RecallRoad links 1 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 25V260000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

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