Ford Bronco Recalled for Suspension Parts That Could Detach

Corrosion on rear shock absorbers can lead to big problems for Bronco owners.

2021 Ford Bronco exterior

Christopher Smith

By: Christopher Smith

Jan 31, 2025 at 1:18pm ET

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There's a problem affecting Ford Broncos built from 2021 through 2024 that could cause problems not only for the vehicle owner, but other drivers on the road. The rear shock absorbers on some models could have parts that prematurely fail, causing them to detach. This has prompted Ford to issue a recall for 149,449 Broncos. The worst part? There's no fix at this time.

According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the problem stems from corrosion between the external reservoir, damper body, and mounting flange on long-flange rear shocks. Corrosion can build up over time and lead to a jacking force on the components. This extra strain can cause excessive wear, which in turn can lead to the external reservoir tube falling off. Generally speaking, parts coming off vehicles in motion are bad, hence the recall.

2023 Ford Bronco Heritage Edition

All Bronco body styles are listed on the recall documents, but more detailed descriptions highlight Badlands trim "with Capable Suspension" as well as Sasquatch-equipped trims. The documents also specifically mention long flange rear shock absorbers.

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In the chronology report, it's revealed that Ford switched from a long flange to a short flange assembly on Badlands vehicles in May 2024, and on Sasquatch-equipped SUVs a couple of months later in July. NHTSA's Office of Defect Investigation notified Ford of potential problems regarding failures of long-flange assemblies in late October 2024.

There are 551 warranty claims, two customer reports, and a single field report relating to this issue. Ford is unaware of any related accidents or injuries, however. Dealer notification of the recall is already underway, with specific owner notification expected to begin on February 3. Per the documents, "a remedy is under development," but no other details are provided. Similarly, Ford doesn't have any recommended actions for Bronco owners to take a this time.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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