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Ford Bronco and Ranger front seat bolts may loosen

NHTSA campaign 26V268000 · Reported 2026-04-28 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

Serious in a crash, but the notice does not tell owners to park the vehicle, so you can keep driving while you arrange the free repair.

What's wrong, in plain English

A bolt holds the pivot that raises and lowers your front seat. On some 2024-2026 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles, that bolt may be loose or may have slipped out of place. If it has, the seat may not hold you properly in a crash, and you could be hurt worse than you otherwise would be. Dealers will look at the pivot links and bolts on the front seats and replace them if needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — VINs for this recall became searchable April 30, 2026.
2. Call your Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall 26S30) to book the inspection.
3. Have the seat pivot links and bolts inspected or replaced at no cost.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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.