2023–2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Suspension Recall 24V949000 (Ford 24S76)
NHTSA recall 24V949000 (Ford recall 24S76) covers about 11,922 2023–2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Dec 19, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 24V949000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (front, control arm, upper ball joint)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
The risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.
Status: NHTSA lists Feb 10, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Ford recall number 24S76
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V949000 as 24S76. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "24S76 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 Lightning Bev | 2023–2024 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Dec 19, 2024
- Owner notification
- Feb 10, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 24V949000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 24V949000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V949000 or 24S76). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V949000?
NHTSA recall 24V949000 (Ford recall 24S76) covers about 11,922 2023–2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Dec 19, 2024. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V949000?
NHTSA's record for 24V949000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V949000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 24V949000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 10, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 24V949000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 24S76. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (24S76) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V949000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 24V949000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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