Maverick, Bronco Sport Face Do-Not-Drive WarningFord (Ford)Ford has issued an immediate Do-Not-Drive warning for close to 5000 Bronco Sport and Maverick units due to improperly installed lower control arm ball joints that, should they fail, could cause the vehicles to crash.Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say that 4653 examples of the 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick pickup models are included in the urgent warning. Ford says the front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant. As a result, the control arm could disconnect from the front wheel knuckle entirely.Ford (Ford)"A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash," NHTSA said in a statement related to the recall.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe 4653 vehicles included in the recall represent a small portion of the Maverick and Bronco Sport populations, which likely indicates that Ford has identified a specific fault in an assembly line. As a result, it is unlikely that additional models will be included in the recall.ford (ford)Ford is advising owners not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed, and that remedy is a simple one: Ford will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary. This service will be provided free of charge, as is required by law. Potentially affected owners can search for their Vehicle Identification Numbers in this recall at NHTSA.gov.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State
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