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FORD Recall 26V340000
2022–2025 FORD MAVERICK recalled for suspension. Reported May 27, 2026 by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What is NHTSA recall 26V340000?
NHTSA recall campaign 26V340000 (reported May 27, 2026) covers the 2022–2025 FORD MAVERICK for suspension. It affects 1 model (2022–2025). The safety repair is free at any franchised FORD dealer; confirm your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (public domain).
The defect
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.
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Model years
- 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2022 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2023 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2024 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2025 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
What to do about recall 26V340000
- 1
Confirm your VIN is included
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is part of campaign 26V340000. Recalls cover specific production ranges, so the VIN check is definitive.
- 2
Contact a FORD dealer
Call any franchised FORD dealer, quote campaign 26V340000, and book the free recall repair. Safety recall remedies are required by law to be free of charge.
- 3
Follow interim safety advice
If the notice gives interim guidance for an urgent fire, crash or steering risk, follow it until the repair is complete.
- 4
Keep proof of completion
Keep the dealer paperwork confirming the recall was fixed — it is useful for resale and confirms the open recall is now closed.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which vehicles are affected by recall 26V340000?
- Recall 26V340000 affects the FORD MAVERICK (model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025). Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your exact vehicle is included — recalls cover specific production ranges. Source: NHTSA (2026-03-24 to 2026-06-24).
- What is the defect in recall 26V340000?
- 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.
- Does the 26V340000 recall repair cost anything?
- No. Under US law the manufacturer must remedy a safety recall free of charge — by repair, replacement or, in limited cases, refund. You should never be charged for the 26V340000 fix at an authorised FORD dealer.
- Where does this recall information come from?
- This page reproduces the official NHTSA recall record verbatim. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes motor-vehicle safety recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls as U.S. Government work in the public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105). For the legally definitive, VIN-specific status, always use the NHTSA lookup.
Contains public sector information published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and licensed under the U.S. Government work — public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105). Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — Recalls API (2026-03-24 to 2026-06-24, published June 27, 2026).