- Ford is recalling over 2,400 Broncos and Rangers over a nut that could be missing or not properly tightened.
- The issue could result in the upper control arm detaching and causing a loss of steering.
- Four incidents have been reported, although the automaker isn’t aware of any injuries or accidents.
Ford is recalling 2,416 Broncos and Rangers as they may have a missing or improperly torqued nut on the ball joint that secures the front upper control arm to the knuckle assembly. This is a significant oversight as it can result in the upper control arm detaching and causing a loss of steering.
Ford first became aware of the issue in August, when they received a warranty report that indicated the front left upper control arm ball joint detached from the knuckle on a 2024 Ranger with just 291 miles (468 km) on the odometer.
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Two days later, a Stop Ship order was issued for the Bronco and Ranger as both models are built at the Michigan Assembly Plant. As the investigation continued into September, it was determined that employees at the plant “failed to secure the upper control arm to the knuckle ball joint on certain vehicles.” The investigation also found that the “hold-and-drive” socket broke three times and this could have been a contributing factor.
While it sounds like there’s plenty of blame to go around, Ford is aware of at least four warranty reports related to the issue. On the bright side, the automaker isn’t aware of any injuries or accidents.
The recall impacts 2024-2025 Broncos and 2024 Rangers built between June and early September. Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if their nuts are missing or loose. If either condition is found, the entire ball joint and knuckle assembly will be replaced free of charge.
Notification letters are slated to be mailed to owners on October 28. Dealers are also being advised not to deliver any vehicles until the recall is addressed.
