Ford F-150 Lightning BEV (2024-2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles due to a potential detachment of the front upper control arm ball joint nut, which could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV electric trucks because a front suspension component may detach, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention from affected owners. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341974-ford-f-150-lightning-bev-2024-2025-suspension-recall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341974-ford-f-150-lightning-bev-2024-2025-suspension-recall-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V341000
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“Ford F-150 Lightning BEV (2024-2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341974-ford-f-150-lightning-bev-2024-2025-suspension-recall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V341000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V341000).
Why it’s dangerous
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. This detachment can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV electric trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2024-2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 6, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the front upper control arm ball joint nut.
Schedule a Dealership Inspection
Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut and replace it or the knuckle assembly if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V341000 (May 23, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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