Ford Recalls 4,653 Bronco Sport and Maverick Vehicles, Urges Owners Not to Drive

3 articles · Updated · Fox Business · Jun 2

Ford told owners of 4,653 affected 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles to stop driving immediately until dealers inspect and repair them.
The recall centers on front lower control arm ball joints that may have been incorrectly installed or repaired at the assembly plant, a defect NHTSA said could cause loss of vehicle control and raise crash risk.
The affected vehicles include 2,357 Mavericks and 2,296 Bronco Sports, and dealers must halt sales, deliveries and demonstrations of any recalled new units.
Ford will absorb repair costs, reimburse prior out-of-pocket fixes completed before June 19, 2026, cover towing up to $250 per vehicle and approve rental cars for up to 30 days if parts replacement is needed.
Dealers that violate the federal stop-sale order face civil penalties of up to $27,168 per vehicle, underscoring the urgency of the recall.