Ford Bronco: Shock absorber

Date

Jan. 17, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Bronco (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Component

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

149449

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 15, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

25S01

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Manufacturer's component

Shock Absorber · Rear Shock Absorber – Badlands Trim with Capable Suspension, Long Wheel Base · MB3C-18080-ARJ; Shock Absorber · Rear Shock Absorber – Badlands Trim with Capable Suspension, Long Wheel Base · MB3C-18080-ARK; Shock Absorber · Rear Shock Absorber – Badlands Trim with Capable Suspension, Short Wheel Base · MB3C-18080-APH; Shock Absorber · Rear Shock Absorber – Badlands Trim with Capable Suspension, Short Wheel Base · MB3C-18080-APJ; Shock Absorber · Rear Shock Absorber – Sasquatch Trim, Long Wheel Base · MB3C-18080-RBK; Shock Absorber · Rear Shock Absorber – Sasquatch Trim, Short Wheel Base · MB3C-18080-RAJ; Shock Absorber · Rear Shock Absorber – Sasquatch Trim, Short Wheel Base · MB3C-18080-RAK

Recall number

25V025000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.