Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
- Component
- Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 11,922
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-12-19
- Owners notified
- 2025-02-10
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.