NHTSA Recall - Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation (Impacting certain 2023 to 2024 builds)

[Mike G]

Safety Recall 24S76 - Certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning Battery Electric Vehicles - Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Nut Replacement

Okay, so NOW the full recall has been released as of this morning (5 Feb '25). Number of vehicles went down by 2 (I assume they've already fixed those as part of the validation) to 11,291.

The date range was expanded by a day on either side of the original range, so that's now 5 November '23 to 13 February '24 inclusive.

Every one of the trucks are going to get something. Meaning when they do a torque check to find out if the nut meets the check spec...even if it passes the nuts are replaced anyway. If it doesn't pass the initial check the whole steering knuckle gets replaced.

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[Riverant]

Had this done by mobile service today, at least the inspection. Torque checked out and the nuts were replaced.

Also on the plus side, the tech agreed to update my BCM so I now have walk away lock.

 

[NikonJim]

Had this done by mobile service today, at least the inspection. Torque checked out and the nuts were replaced.

Also on the plus side, the tech agreed to update my BCM so I now have walk away lock.

Same for me on the recall, but I already had the walk away lock.

 

[Literider150]

Safety Recall 24S76 - Certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning Battery Electric Vehicles - Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Nut Replacement

Okay, so NOW the full recall has been released as of this morning (5 Feb '25). Number of vehicles went down by 2 (I assume they've already fixed those as part of the validation) to 11,291.

The date range was expanded by a day on either side of the original range, so that's now 5 November '23 to 13 February '24 inclusive.

Every one of the trucks are going to get something. Meaning when they do a torque check to find out if the nut meets the check spec...even if it passes the nuts are replaced anyway. If it doesn't pass the initial check the whole steering knuckle gets replaced.

I took my 2024 Flash in on Feb 12 as it was in the recall window. The mechanic that finally checked it out met me out front and assured me - with a huge smile- not to worry that he inspected it and deemed it ok to drive. No worries. He seemed to think it was kind of funny, even though loss of control while driving is anything but a laughing matter.

They told me that they ordered two bolts; I guess one for each side. No mention of torquing the nuts or anything like that. My Flash is a Dec. 2023 build. I haven't heard from them yet.

 

[PJnc284]

Well my nuts were loose. Have to go back when they get the parts. Service advisor mentioned the fix was listed as taking 3 hours so we'll see how long it takes them.

 

[sean7512]

Looks like this was expanded today (May 27, 2025). My truck was not part of the original recall but it is now showing on Ford's site and the NHTSA with today's date.

EDIT:
This may be a new/separate recall, but similar in nature.

 

[VAL.ABAPO]

Looks like this was expanded today (May 27, 2025). My truck was not part of the original recall but it is now showing on Ford's site and the NHTSA with today's date.

EDIT:
This may be a new/separate recall, but similar in nature.

I just got my Truck last week and I was hoping mine wasn’t affected. Thought wrong. Now the hassle of taking the Truck to the dealership and lose a day of work

 

[PJnc284]

This reminds me that I need to call my dealer. Been about 3 months since I took mine in and they told me it was out of spec and they needed to order the new knuckles.

 

[footballfalex]

My May '24 build date 2024 is now being included as well, so looks like the scope expanded by quite a bit.

 

[Whammy Bar]

Do none of you "truck people" own a torque wrench? Set it to 45ft-lbs and go find out.

If its loose, make an appointment at the dealer. If its missing... make an appointment at the dealer.

 

[brirr76]

My May '24 build date 2024 is now being included as well, so looks like the scope expanded by quite a bit.

I also have the May 2024 truck and just saw the recall appear this morning on the Ford app under Service - Recalls.

Darn.

 

[sean7512]

Dropped my truck off this morning....we'll see. Hopefully all is well.

 

[VAL.ABAPO]

Mobile Service is coming for my 25’ Flash

 

[FloridaMan655321]

Has anyone had this issue? If so, what did you notice before the issue happened? I noticed there is a strange creek when I turn the wheel very hard, but I only hear it if the window is down. Hasn't really been an issue, but just wondering if this is related.

 

[sean7512]

Just picked mine up from the dealer. It passed. They put the 2 new nuts on and I’m clear.

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