Ford Broncos Have Been Recalled Due to Rear Suspension Parts that May Fall Off.

Ford Broncos Have Been Recalled Due to Rear Suspension Parts that May Fall Off

Approximately 150 thousand Bronco Badlands and Sasquatch models are affected by a recall due to a potential issue with their rear dampers. These dampers have remote reservoirs that are prone to corrosion and may come loose. Ford is working on a solution for this issue.
The recall involves approximately 149,449 Ford Bronco models released between 2021 and 2024, specifically the Bronco Badlands and the Sasquatch packages. These models use remote-reservoir dampers, which are prone to corroding. Unfortunately, Ford does not yet have a permanent solution for this problem. However, newer models have been switched to using short-flange dampers, which corrode less easily.
The long-flange design of the rear damper is the cause of the problem, as Ford has reported that it is especially susceptible to corrosion between the reservoir, mounting flange, and damper body. This can lead to a buildup of pressure that erodes the weld and surface material, eventually causing the reservoir tube to separate.

NHTSA initiated an investigation in October after four owners reported issues with their rear dampers. Three of these owners claimed that the remote reservoir had come loose. Ford then began its own investigation in November and determined that the long flange of the damper was at fault. They switched to a shorter flange design, which is less likely to corrode, according to the automaker.
Despite the newer Bronco Badlands and Sasquatch models using the shorter flange dampers, Ford is still working on a solution for SUVs affected by the recall. Owners will be notified about the ongoing investigation by Feb 7, 2025, while Ford continues to work on a fix.

Ford submitted a recall to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on January 25th, 2025. The recall report estimates that 30% of vehicles may be affected by a rear suspension issue, which could lead to a bouncy ride, noise, and even the external reservoir detaching from its mounting point.