Vehicle recall 94V018000 · January 2, 1994
Ford Bronco, F-150 and 3 more models
The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
- Consequence
- If one of the u-clip nuts fractures, the bumper will loosen and rattle causing fracture of the remaining u-clip nuts, resulting in separation of the bumper from the vehicle. If the bumper were to detach from the vehicle while it is being driven, a vehicle collision could result.
- Remedy
- Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.
- Notes
- System: structure; bumper assembly. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Ford service center at 1-800-392-3673.ALSO, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V018000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 2, 1994
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 18, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 370,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
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 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Ford F-150 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Ford F-250 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Ford F-350 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Ford F-Super Duty (1994): 1994
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