Bronco Sport Recall: Incorrect Front Lower Control Arms - Rollover Risk

[North7]

Early adopter risks.

106 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs get second recall, this time for rollover risk

Ford Motor Co. is recalling its popular 2021 Bronco Sport for a second time, now for an incorrect lower control arm that could result in reduced vehicle stability and increase the risk of a rollover crash at maximum roof load.

Ford Bronco Sport Recalled Again Over Incorrect Suspension Parts

Just days after Ford recalled the 2021 Bronco Sport over rear suspension systems that may not be properly attached to the subframe, the automaker is once again issuing a recall on its new subcompact crossover over suspension issues—but in the front this time. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents, some Bronco Sports may be driving around with the wrong front lower control arms. These essentially connect the front wheels to the front subframe via ball joints and bushings to allow for suspension travel.

"Vehicles with an incorrect lower control arm may experience reduced stability during aggressive driving maneuvers, increasing the risk of rollover under maximum roof load," reads the recall report. Thankfully, no related accidents or injuries have been reported and only 106 Bronco Sports are potentially affected with Ford pinpointing 50 of those at most to actually have the wrong parts. Interestingly, all affected Broncos were assembled on the same day: Dec. 9, 2020.
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As for how exactly this happened, the report pins blame on a single supplier: Martinrea Automotive Structures, a Canadian corporation. Martinrea apparently provided the wrong lower control arms "due to insufficient material control," a technical term in the automotive supplier industry that roughly translates to "dun goofed."

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[Bronco4lyfe85]

 

[FstFrd00]

FPNI

 

[vrtical]

oops

 

[AcesandEights]

Yep, two recalls in about a week. One for the rear suspension becoming loose, not fully tightened or missing bolts; and a few days later the incorrect front control arms.

 

[Sarconus]

They are made in Mexico right? Looks like the QA departments needs some training.

 

[North7]

They are made in Mexico right? Looks like the QA departments needs some training.

The supplier is from Canada, bad or no receiving inspection on Ford's part. Likewise, the supplier, shipped with poor or no final inspection.

 

[Used2jeep]

True, bad or no receiving inspection on Ford's part. Likewise, the supplier, from Canada, shipped with poor or no final inspection.

On 25 or 50 units it is almost a 100% inspection situation.

 

[Bronco21fan]

This kind of publicity is bad for the bronco name and image

 

[Southern Girl]

Mine's gonna get recalled for faulty steering wheel and for not liking dirt roads.

 

[North7]

Mine's gonna get recalled for faulty steering wheel and for not liking dirt roads.

Not for pedal extenders?

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Reach-Auto-Pedal-Extender/dp/B06XKLSSJK

 

[Southern Girl]

Not for pedal extenders?

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Reach-Auto-Pedal-Extender/dp/B06XKLSSJK

You laugh now, but I have a set of those in a box right here in my living room, Mr. Smarty Pants!

 

[joeramirez]

User error and supplier error, not bad design or craftsmanship.

 

[PSUTE]

Martinrea gonna be paying for this...

 

[North7]

User error and supplier error, not bad design or craftsmanship.

How did they get the "wrong front lower control arms" to fit?

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