What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 26V340000 includes certain 2021 to 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. 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. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- clunk from suspension
- car feels unstable
- wheel alignment keeps changing
- knocking over bumps
- suspension part broke
- car pulls to one side
Symptoms in the record
- Noise, looseness, changed handling or uneven tyre wear may appear, depending on the component
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2021 to 2026 Ford Bronco Sport
- NHTSA campaign 26V340000
- The manufacturer filing lists 4,653 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
- NHTSA marks this campaign with a Do Not Drive advisory
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 26V340000 · May 27, 2026
Official campaign record for Ford Bronco Sport
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 4,653 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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