According to the report, a number of 2024–2025 model year F-150 Lightnings may contain an upper control arm ball joint that was not tightened properly during initial assembly. This means the component is not adequately attached to the knuckle, resulting in the potentially dangerous failure point.

Ford Motor Company has announced a safety recall affecting select 2023–2025 model year F-150 Lightning electric trucks due to a potentially loose or missing upper control arm ball joint nut. The defect,

Nearly a months ago on May 9, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed a recall from Ford of more than one million vehicles ranging over 44 different makes and models. "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco,