Ford Issues 'Do Not Drive' Advisory for over 4,600 Bronco Sport and Maverick Vehicles Over Suspension Issue
Ford is urging owners of approximately 4,653 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles to stop driving immediately due to a potential suspension defect that could cause loss of steering control.
4,653
2021-2026
What Happened
Ford Motor Company has issued a 'Do Not Drive' advisory for approximately 4,653 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles from model years 2021 to 2026 in the United States and Federal Territories. The advisory is due to a potential suspension assembly concern where the front lower control arm ball joints may not have been assembled correctly, which could lead to a loss of steering control if the joint fails while the vehicle is moving.
- Stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact a Ford dealer for free towing.
- Option for mobile service: dealer personnel can inspect the vehicle at the owner's location.
- Check if your vehicle is included by entering the VIN at www.ford.com/support/recalls or call 1-833-807-3673.
- Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joint assembly at no cost.
4,653vehicles
2021-2026 Ford Bronco Sport and Maverick models in the US and Federal Territories
Why this matters
The advisory directly impacts driver safety—if the front lower control arm ball joint fails while driving, the driver could lose steering control, increasing crash risk. Ford offers free towing, inspection, and repair.
Terms in This Story
- Ball joint
- A spherical bearing that allows the suspension to move and rotate while supporting the vehicle's weight.
- Suspension assembly
- The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels, allowing relative motion while providing stability.
- VIN
- Vehicle Identification Number, a unique 17-digit code used to identify individual motor vehicles.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.