- Ford recalls three 2024-2025 Broncos due to loose fasteners on the front suspension.
- Affected owners must stop driving their vehicles and have them towed for repairs.
- The issue came to light after a customer reported a loud pop noise during turns.
Ford has added another recall under its belt. This time, the Blue Oval has issued a “do-not-drive” notice for three more 2024-2025 Bronco owners, citing a potential issue with the front suspension. This comes just weeks after a similar recall involving two other examples of the SUV.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue with these three Broncos lies in the front lower control arm fasteners, which may not have been properly tightened. If the fasteners are too loose, the control arm could detach from the frame. That’s something you definitely don’t want happening while you’re on the road.
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The earlier recalls was also related to fasteners, but instead of the lower control arms, it involved the front upper control arm and the steering knuckle. Well, at least Ford is keeping things interesting with a little variety. In both cases, the automaker pinpointed the affected vehicles by reviewing its manufacturing data. if anything, it’s a good example of how modern tech is helping make recalls more precise and effective.
The owners of the three affected Broncos have already been contacted by phone and email, with formal recall letters set to arrive later this month. The company has instructed customers to stop driving their vehicles immediately and schedule an appointment with the nearest dealer for repairs.
Ford will cover the cost of towing the vehicles, and if necessary, it will provide rental cars to affected owners while the vehicles are being fixed.
According to NHTSA’s documents, Ford became aware of the issue after receiving a field report from a customer who complained about a “loud audible pop” when turning the wheel to full lock. When a Ford dealer inspected the vehicle, they found that all four nuts securing the front lower control arm to the frame were loose.
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After reviewing alignment validation records from the Bronco production line, Ford discovered that the vehicle in question had failed the “Toe-In” process. Additional manufacturing data showed that four more Bronco units had failed the same test, raising concerns. One of those had already been repaired by a Ford dealer on May 1, so the recall was narrowed to the remaining three.
Fortunately, there have been no reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue.
