2022 Ford Maverick
Recalled by Ford Motor Company
Food recall
Ford Motor Company
Vehicle safety recall
This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall covering 2022 Ford Maverick, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on May 27, 2026 and affects approximately 4,653 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 2022 Ford Maverick, with approximately 4,653 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Ford Motor Company, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2022 Ford Maverick; 2021 Ford Bronco Sport; 2024 Ford Maverick; 2024 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023 Ford Maverick; 2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022 Ford Bronco Sport; 2026 Ford Maverick; 2026 Ford Bronco Sport; 2025 Ford Maverick; 2025 Ford Bronco Sport”
Why was 2022 Ford Maverick recalled?
According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “NHTSA advises owners: DO NOT DRIVE this vehicle until it is repaired (Park It order). Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the veh….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 2022 Ford Maverick, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necess…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- May 27, 2026
- Recall started
- May 27, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
NHTSA advises owners: DO NOT DRIVE this vehicle until it is repaired (Park It order). Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.Show full text ▾
NHTSA advises owners: DO NOT DRIVE this vehicle until it is repaired (Park It order). Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.Show full text ▾
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 2022 Ford Maverick recalled?+
According to the NHTSA: NHTSA advises owners: DO NOT DRIVE this vehicle until it is repaired (Park It order).
How serious is this recall?+
Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if I have 2022 Ford Maverick?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.
Recall number: NHTSA-26V340000. Information last synced from the FDA on July 14, 2026.