Vehicle recall 26V268000 · April 28, 2026
Ford Bronco and Ranger
The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V268000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S30
- Owner notification
- May 22, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 179,698
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Critical fasteners
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco (2024-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024
- Ford Ranger (2024-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024
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