Ford Motor Company: Improperly Tightened Vehicle Joints

NHTSA Vehicle recall issued Aug 25, 2026.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability. Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

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The repair is free at any franchised dealer for that brand — there is no expiration on safety recall repairs, and you never pay for parts or labor.

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Sourced from the NHTSA public recall API. Notices are federal government works; we summarize and link to the official record.

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