FORD 2015-2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust bo…

Recall #: 21E027000

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Ford recalled Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket ….

FORD 2015-2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT was recalled by Ford in April 12, 2021. Reason: Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015…. Remedy: DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball join…. Verify recall #21E027000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Ford issued this NHTSA recall-Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015….

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agency class: April 12, 2021
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #21E027000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

Reason for recall

Hazard

An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21E027000
Date reported	April 12, 2021
Date initiated	April 12, 2021
Recalling firm	Ford
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were m…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on April 12, 2021. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21E027000.

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Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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