Ford Recalls 29,501 F-150 Lightnings Due to Loose Suspension Part
Ford is recalling 29,501 F-150 Lightning models for an issue involving a front upper control arm that could potentially come loose.
The recall affects 2024 to 2025 models of the electric pickup truck, and the faulty suspension part could cause the driver to lose some steering control.
Ford says owners will be notified by mail and told to bring their Lightning to a dealer to be inspected.
The F-150 Lightning is the latest Ford model to be involved in a recall. The automaker is recalling nearly 30K copies of its electric pickup truck due to an improperly installed suspension component that could cause the driver to lose partial steering control, which obviously increases the likelihood of crashing.
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The recall includes 2024 and 2025 Lightnings. The issue itself stems from a ball-joint nut on the front upper control arms that wasn't tightened to spec, according to documents that Ford filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If that nut comes loose or goes missing, it could cause the control arm to separate from the steering knuckle, causing the aforementioned loss of control.
Ford says that drivers may feel a vibration or hear a clunk or rattling if they have an affected vehicle. They will also be notified by mail and told to bring their Lightning to a dealership for inspection. Ford says a technician will either replace the nut if the trucks pass inspection or replace the nut and the steering knuckle if the trucks fail inspection.
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