Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 27, 2026
Ford Bronco Sport 2026 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Control Arm
Ford is recalling 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles with a potential detached control arm that could cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners must stop driving until repairs are completed.
“Ford Bronco Sport 2026 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Control Arm.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80386-ford-bronco-sport-2026-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-from. Based on NHTSA recall #26V340000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V340000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles for a suspension defect, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on May 27, 2026. The hazard involves a detached control arm that can cause a loss of vehicle control. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Bronco Sport, 2021-2026
Ford Maverick, 2022-2026
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 641 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford 2021 Bronco Hard Top Recall (2026-10-13), 2026 Ford Ranger Recall (2026-09-22), and Ford Expedition 2025 Exterior Lighting Recall (2026-09-22). Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 188 technical service bulletins or other communications covering the 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT with a latest date of 2026-09-22. Other recent recalls of similar products include Aston Martin DBX707 Suspension Recall (2026-03-30), Mazda CX-50 Suspension Recall (2025-10-29), and Tesla 2026 Model Y Suspension Recall (2026-09-01).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Ford Bronco Sport has a recall notice mailed by September 2, 2026. The recall covers vehicles with VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Driving Until Repaired
Do not drive your vehicle until Ford completes the front lower control arm repair.
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the repair or get more information.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 3 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V340000 — Ford Bronco Sport 2026 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Control Arm
Hello,
I own a Ford Bronco Sport 2026 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash from Detached Control Arm that is covered by recall 26V340000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
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.
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.
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