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Ford Bronco Front Seat Bolt May Come Loose
medium How serious is it? About this label
A seat with a loose or dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V268000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Seats:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a height-adjustment pivot bolt that is loose or has come dislodged.
What you should do
Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The inspection and any needed replacement are free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 26V268000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Seat Recalls Involving Unlocked Seatbacks and Unexpected Movement · all 21 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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. 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.