Rear: shock absorberRecall 25V-025 · 2021–2024 Ford Bronco
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-025 covers 149,449 2021–2024 Ford Bronco for a rear: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V025000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
The risk
An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,451 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 23, 2020 to July 23, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.