2021–2026 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Maverick Suspension Recall 26V340000 (Ford 26S36)

NHTSA recall 26V340000 (Ford recall 26S36) covers about 4,653 2021–2026 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Maverick vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA May 27, 2026. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V340000 · 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.

4,653
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2026
model years
May 27, 2026
filed with NHTSA
Do not drive
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

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

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.

The risk

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.

Status: NHTSA lists Sep 2, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 26S36

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V340000 as 26S36. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S36 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 Bronco Sport2021–2026All Bronco Sport recalls
Ford Maverick2022–2026All Maverick recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
Sep 2, 2026
Build dates covered
Mar 11, 2020 to Apr 28, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V340000

  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 26V340000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V340000 or 26S36). 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 26V340000?

NHTSA recall 26V340000 (Ford recall 26S36) covers about 4,653 2021–2026 Ford Bronco Sport & Ford Maverick vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA May 27, 2026. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V340000?

No. NHTSA's record for 26V340000 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 26V340000?

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 26V340000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed." NHTSA lists Sep 2, 2026 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 26V340000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S36. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S36) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V340000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V340000, 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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