GROUNDWORK — 26V340000: Bronco Sport and Maverick lower control arm ball joints Bronco Sport and Maverick lower control arm ball joints: check the exact reported equipment and manufacturer remedy, then prepare the campaign-specific service discussion. Campaign: 26V340000 Official record checked: 2026-10-20T10:09:13.599Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=26V340000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2022 FORD MAVERICK 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT 2024 FORD MAVERICK 2024 FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 FORD MAVERICK 2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT 2022 FORD BRONCO SPORT 2026 FORD MAVERICK 2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT 2025 FORD MAVERICK 2025 FORD BRONCO SPORT OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE 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. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026. OWNER PREPARATION Keep existing observations and service records. Leave lifting, fastener work and suspension inspections to the appropriate service provider. Official advisory: do not drive an affected, unrepaired vehicle. Confirm transport arrangements with the manufacturer. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE Confirm current remedy arrangements The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 26V340000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. What transport arrangement should I use while the official do-not-drive instruction applies? Ask the manufacturer or dealer to arrange the next step without driving an affected, unrepaired vehicle. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Does Ford identify an original installation or plant repair condition that brings this VIN into campaign 26S36? The source describes incorrect installation or repair at the assembly plant. Do not infer eligibility from suspension appearance. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. What did the front lower control arm ball-joint inspection find, and what corrective repair was completed? Ask for the inspection and repair result on the dated campaign work order. Follow the official do-not-drive instruction while awaiting the remedy. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. What remedy, required parts or software, and appointment arrangements are currently available for this VIN, and which interim instructions apply? The source does not explicitly establish current remedy availability. Ask the manufacturer about the applicable remedy, required parts or software, appointment arrangements and any interim instructions. Discussion status / answer: __________ 6. Which suspension component and inspection or repair result should appear on the work order? Compare the answer with the reported component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. Discussion status / answer: __________ 7. If an inspection determines which work is needed, what was inspected, what was found, and which corrective work followed? Ask for the inspection result as well as the final action. A parts list alone may not describe an inspection-based remedy. Discussion status / answer: __________ 8. What dated document records the remedy performed under 26V340000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.