FORD RANGER 2024: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V770000

Make Model Year
FORD RANGER 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-20 2024-10-16 2024-10-17

Production Dates: 2024-06-03 - 2024-09-04

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24S64

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2416

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or 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 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 as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.

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.