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Ford Recalls 420K Vehicles Over Faulty Seat-Belts, Issues Suspension Alert

6/4/2026

Summary

Ford Recall

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 420,000 vehicles because seat-belt retractors may lock.
Recall 26S34 covers 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln models.
Ford will mail notices on June 8 and provide free retractors replacement at dealers.
Ford warned owners of 4,653 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles not to drive because control-arm ball joints may be improperly installed.
Dealers will inspect and repair the affected suspension parts at no charge.

Summary

Ford Recall

Ford’s Critical Concern Group opened an investigation on May 12 after a warranty claim showed a misaligned left-front wheel on a Bronco Sport.
Investigators found an operator error that left the control-arm joint misassembled, causing June 1, 2025 builds to lack ball stud and later builds to be flagged for repair never occurred.
The recall covers 2,296 Bronco Sport SUVs (2020-2026) and 2,357 Maverick trucks (2021-2026) after three warranty claims with no injuries.

Summary

Ford Recall

Ford announced a recall that raises its total to 19.6 million vehicles, exceeding all other automakers combined.
Ford will pay all repairs and let dealers claim $250 per vehicle for towing.
Customers who fixed the suspension before June 19, 2026 can receive a refund and 30 days of rental-car coverage.
Ford warned that dealers who ignore the stop-sale rule risk penalties of up to $27,168 per vehicle, while its shares fell 2.72 % to $15.71.

History

Historical Context

After NHTSA forced Ford to recall 1.5 million 1994 Explorer SUVs for rollover instability—an issue that contributed to 240 deaths and spurred the 1995 mandatory electronic stability control rule— that precedent now guides scrutiny of the 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick ball-joint defects, reinforcing Ford’s duty to ensure reliable parts through rigorous oversight.

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Ford Recall

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 420,000 vehicles because seat-belt retractors may lock.
Recall 26S34 covers 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln models.
Ford will mail notices on June 8 and provide free retractors replacement at dealers.
Ford warned owners of 4,653 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles not to drive because control-arm ball joints may be improperly installed.
Dealers will inspect and repair the affected suspension parts at no charge.

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