Official safety recallImmediate safety action

2025 Ford Bronco · SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM: recall 25V308000

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

Covered model years
2024–2025
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
ford-bronco-nhtsa-25v308000

Safety instructions

Official safety instructions

Follow the owner's manual and the exact recall notice for immediate instructions.

  • Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.

What the source says

The documented condition

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

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

Campaign 25V308000; report received 2025-05-09. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Compare the pattern

Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: BRONCO. Model years: 2024, 2025.
    • NHTSA campaign 25V308000
    • The complete campaign lists 3 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.

    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

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    NHTSA safety recall · 25V308000 · 2025-05-09

    NHTSA campaign 25V308000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

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    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

    How we check a problem · All records for the 2025 Ford Bronco

    Before authorizing work

    Read the method beside the problem.

    Safety and triage8 min read

    When a car is unsafe

    Stop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.

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    Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read

    Why symptoms overlap

    “It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.

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