Vehicle recall 25V025000 · January 17, 2025
2021-2024 Ford Bronco
The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
- Consequence
- An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V025000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 17, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S01
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 149,449
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco (2021-2024): 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
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