Ford F-150 Lightning Bev recall (25V341000)

Ford · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 25V341000
Report Received: 2025-05-23
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Make: Ford
Model(s): F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
Model Year(s): 2024, 2025
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Potentially Affected Units: 29,501

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 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 were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.

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