FORD drivers are being warned to park their cars immediately after a shocking safety defect was discovered.
The American brand issued a “do not drive” order after discovering that some cars have a missing critical part that could cause a sudden loss of control.
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The alarm was raised after the automaker uncovered a dangerous flaw in one of its most rugged and popular vehicles.
Ford has told some owners to tow their vehicles to dealerships for inspection and repairs, not to drive them under any circumstances.
The model under the spotlight is the 2025 Ford Bronco, a top pick for adventure seekers and everyday drivers alike.
The defect affects vehicles built between January 22 and March 2, 2025, according to federal safety officials.
But while the scale is small, the consequences are potentially catastrophic.
At the heart of the issue is the front upper control arm, which may separate from the knuckle assembly if a critical nut is missing or loose.
Such a failure could lead to sudden, dangerous loss of steering control without any warning.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed that the risk of a crash is “high” if the defect occurs.
Dealers will inspect the torque on the upper control arm ball joint fasteners, Auto Evolution reported.
Whether the nut is missing or simply improperly tightened, Ford will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly free of charge.
Owners who already paid for similar repairs can apply for reimbursement by providing proof of payment to Ford.
The automaker said it has a general reimbursement program already in place for this campaign.
In a bit of relief, Ford revealed that only two vehicles are actually impacted by this specific recall.
Still, the company said the “do not drive” order is necessary given the severity of the risk.
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At least 67 million vehicles have been recalled in the United States since 2014, and almost 100 million were recalled globally, sending the Japanese manufacturer, Takata, into bankruptcy.
The danger involved improper deployment, which would send bits of shrapnel into the faces of drivers and their passengers. Globally, the airbags killed 35 people, with 27 of the deaths occurring in the US. Over 400 people were seriously injured after the airbags were deployed.
Several automakers participated in the recall. Honda, Toyota, Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Stellantis, General Motors, and Mazda have all recalled vehicles to remove the airbag free of charge to customers at licensed dealerships.
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The 2025 Ford Bronco has been one of the most anticipated vehicles of the year, with a base model starting at $37,995, boasting a 300-horsepower 2.3L engine.
The high-end Raptor model, with a starting price of $90,035, comes equipped with a 418-horsepower 3.0L EcoBoost V6.
While only a handful of vehicles are affected by this issue, it’s a stark reminder of how even the most popular and well-engineered models can face serious manufacturing defects.
Ford is taking swift action to address the problem and ensure customer safety.
Ford didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment by the U.S. Sun.
This recall is one of the latest in a series of quality control issues that have affected major automakers in recent years.
Earlier in April, the 2025 Ford Explorer was recalled due to faulty powertrain control module software that could reset and cause issues.
24,655 copies of the 2025 Explorer were recalled, reported Car and Driver.
According to a recall report Ford submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 11, 2025, the issue affects all models built between December 6, 2023, and September 6, 2025.
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