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Do Not Drive: Ford Recalls Certain 2021–26 Bronco Sport and Maverick Models Over Ball Joint Failure Risk
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Do Not Drive: Ford Recalls Certain 2021–26 Bronco Sport and Maverick Models Over Ball Joint Failure Risk

MotorTrend · Jun 1, 2026, 11:35 PM

Key takeaways

  • Ford warns owners of certain Bronco Sport and Maverick models not to drive until the problem is fixed.
  • For a while, it looked like Ford might stay out of the recall spotlight for a bit.
  • The automaker is telling owners of certain 2021–26 Bronco Sport and Maverick models not to drive their vehicles and to contact dealers immediately to schedule repairs.

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Ford warns owners of certain Bronco Sport and Maverick models not to drive until the problem is fixed.

For a while, it looked like Ford might stay out of the recall spotlight for a bit. Not anymore, though, as its popular compact SUV and pickup truck are hit with a do-not-drive recall.

The automaker is telling owners of certain 2021–26 Bronco Sport and Maverick models not to drive their vehicles and to contact dealers immediately to schedule repairs.

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