Ford Motor Company advises owners of approximately 4,653 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles from model years 2021 to 2026 in Estados Unidos and federal territories to stop driving immediately. The “No Dirija” warning is due to a possible problem with the suspension assembly. The automaker works in partnership with dealerships to facilitate service.
The call covers specific models manufactured in specific periods. The company offers free towing until inspection and repairs when necessary. Clientes can also request on-site mobile inspection, subject to availability.
Juntas spherical control arm may fail
The suspension system’s front lower control arm ball joints may not have been mounted correctly on affected vehicles. A failure in this component while driving may result in loss of steering control. The risk of an accident increases in these conditions.
Visual inspection will check the ball joint assembly on the left and right sides. Necessary repairs will be made at no cost to the owner. Ford identified the problem before reports of related accidents.
- The vehicles involved include 2,296 Bronco Sport units from the years 2021 to 2026, manufactured between March 11, 2020 and April 28, 2026.
- Outras 2,357 Maverick units from the years 2022 to 2026, produced between March 5, 2021 and March 25, 2026.
- The official recall carries the number 26S36 with the NHTSA.
- Não has recorded incidents at the time of disclosure.
Como check if the vehicle is under recall
Owners must enter the vehicle identification number, the 17-digit VIN, on the official Ford website. The tool clearly indicates whether the car is part of the affected lot. Essa checking takes a few seconds and is the recommended first step.
The addresswww.ford.com/support/recallsconcentrates all updated information. Alternativamente, contacting Central from Atendimento to Cliente from Ford at 1-833-807-3673 helps with towing and repair scheduling. The automaker began notifying owners from June 2026.
Concessionárias prepare service with free towing
Ford coordinates the process directly with the authorized reseller network. Equipes Mobile can perform part of the service at the customer’s address, when applicable. The aim is to minimize inconvenience and resolve the matter as quickly as possible.
Trained Técnicos perform inspection and repairs per recall protocol. Toda operation takes place without any additional expense to the owner. The action only covers vehicles with the potential defect identified on the assembly line.
Impacto limited and security focused
The volume of units involved represents a small fraction of the total fleet of Bronco Sport and Maverick sold. Ford reinforces that the problem was detected during the internal verification phase. The preventive measure aims to avoid any risk situation on the road.
Clientes who have already scheduled the service report agile service at the dealerships consulted. The automaker maintains constant updates on the progress of the recall. Quem has one of the models must act immediately to ensure the integrity of the vehicle.
Próximos steps for owners
Após inspection, the dealer confirms whether the repair is necessary and performs the service. The vehicle returns to normal use only after technical clearance. Ford recommends not risking use until this stage.
The 26S36 recall follows National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s transparency standards. Additional Informações are available on the NHTSA portal. The company continues to monitor the process to ensure complete resolution.
