NHTSA Recall 24V949000: Suspension: upper ball joint
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,922 vehicles. It affects 2023–2024 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V949000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24S76 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | December 19, 2024 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V949000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.