Ford F-150 Lightning (Ford) – Upper Control Arm Issue (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV vehicles due to suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint issues. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026