2025 Ford Bronco Suspension Recall 25V260000 (Ford 25S40)

NHTSA recall 25V260000 (Ford recall 25S40) covers about 2 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Apr 18, 2025. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V260000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.

2
vehicles affected (potential)
2025
model years
Apr 18, 2025
filed with NHTSA
Do not drive
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Suspension (front, control arm, upper ball joint)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, 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

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.

Status: NHTSA lists May 15, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Ford recall number 25S40

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V260000 as 25S40. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25S40 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.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Bronco2025All Bronco recalls

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 18, 2025
Owner notification
May 15, 2025
Build dates covered
Jan 22, 2025 to Mar 2, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 25V260000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. 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.
  3. If 25V260000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V260000 or 25S40). 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 25V260000?

NHTSA recall 25V260000 (Ford recall 25S40) covers about 2 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Apr 18, 2025. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2025 Bronco vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V260000?

No. NHTSA's record for 25V260000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Ford dealer to arrange the repair.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V260000?

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 25V260000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired." NHTSA lists May 15, 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 25V260000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25S40. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25S40) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V260000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V260000, 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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