Seats:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 26V268000 · announced April 28, 2026 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 179,698 units 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.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2024 Ford Bronco
• 2025 Ford Bronco
• 2026 Ford Bronco
• 2024 Ford Ranger
• 2025 Ford Ranger
• 2026 Ford Ranger

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.