NHTSA recall, Apr 28, 2026

Ford Ranger and Bronco Front Seats

Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles because the front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 179,698 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2026.

The recall covers 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco models. Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from April 30, 2026.
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. You 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.
Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

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.