2024-2025 Ford Bronco Recalled Over Loose Control Arms

May 13, 2025 11:16 am

2023 Ford Bronco Badlands Europe - Exterior 003 - Front Three Quarters

Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2024-2025 Ford Bronco models over an issue with the control arms.

The defect: in affected vehicles, the front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

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

Ford is not aware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue.

Components:front lower control arm fasteners

Affected vehicles: select 2024-2025 Ford Bronco SUVs produced between November 14^th, 2024, and January 22^nd, 2025.

Number of vehicles affected: 3

The fix: 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.

Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on May 19^th, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 25S48.

Contacts:

Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
FoMoCo Recall Number: 25S48
NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov

By Brett Foote

Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.