CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- 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.
- Risk
- A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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. Fordâs number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Ford is recalling certain 2024 through 2026 Ford 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, which increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the seats and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to recall number 26S30.
You can check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall have been searchable since April 30, 2026. Checking your VIN for open recalls is a good habit for any vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 202420252026 |
|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 202420252026 |