Control arm: upper ball jointRecall 25V-341 · 2024–2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-341 covers 29,501 2024–2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV for a control arm: upper ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V341000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 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.
The risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 178 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 15, 2024 to April 14, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.