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Ford issues urgent ‘do not drive’ advisory for Bronco Sport, Maverick models over suspension defect

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Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday issued a critical "do not drive" advisory and safety recall for 4,653 vehicles, encompassing certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick models.

The recall, which was internally approved May 19, addresses a potential manufacturing defect originating at the vehicle assembly plant, where the front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or repaired, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Officials said the manufacturing defect "may result in loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of [a] crash," according to Ford's official Safety Recall Report to the NHTSA.

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