NHTSA recall campaign

25V260000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

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1Affected configurations shown2Potential units affected100.0%Latest completion context
ComponentSuspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint
Report receivedJun 4, 2026
Investigations linked0
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What can happen

Safety consequence

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

What fixes it

Official remedy

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.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

2025-2
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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 25V260000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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