FORD F-150 LIGHTNING 2024: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V949000

Make Model Year
FORD F-150 LIGHTNING 2024
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-12-19 2024-12-20

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24S76

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11922

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.