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Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Suspension Recall: Rollover Risk

Ford is recalling 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with incorrect front lower control arms that may increase rollover risk. Owners must have control arms inspected and replaced free by dealers.

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Ford is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles that may have incorrect front lower control arms. This could increase the risk of a rollover crash, so dealers will inspect and replace the parts at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80380-ford-2021-bronco-sport-suspension-recall-rollover-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80380-ford-2021-bronco-sport-suspension-recall-rollover-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V074000

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“Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Suspension Recall: Rollover Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80380-ford-2021-bronco-sport-suspension-recall-rollover-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V074000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V074000).

Ford Motor Company recalled 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles due to incorrect lower control arms that may affect handling and increase rollover risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on February 16, 2021. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

How to tell if you have it

  • Ford Bronco Sport, 2021

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

The hazard

An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Recent Ford recalls include a 2026-10-22 roof detachment risk for the 2021 Bronco Hard Top, a 2026-10-06 inaccurate speedometer crash risk for the F-450 SD, and a 2026-10-06 improperly secured front seat recall for the F-150. Other recent recalls of similar products include Mazda CX-50 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (2025-10-29), Tesla 2026 Model Y Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (2026-09-01), and Aston Martin DBX707 (2025) Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control (2026-03-30).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021 Bronco Sport has a front lower control arm that was produced with incorrect specifications. The recall began April 9, 2021.

  • Brand
    Ford
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Ford Customer Service

    Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.

  2. Have Dealers Inspect Control Arms

    Dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms at no cost if necessary.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S03.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

2 dated steps over 52 days.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Feb 16, 202112. Recall began: Apr 9, 202122021
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Recall began

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V074000 — Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Suspension Recall: Rollover Risk

Hello,

I own a Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Suspension Recall: Rollover Risk that is covered by recall 21V074000 from Ford.

The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S03.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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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 #21V074000 (February 16, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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