Filed by Ford Motor Company on April 28, 2026; 6 model-year listings affected.
Seats: critical fasteners
NHTSA campaign 26V268000 · reported April 28, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 179,698 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
- The risk
- A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.