NHTSA Campaign 26V268000

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Apr 28, 2026 · 179,698 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD BRONCO 2024 179,698
FORD BRONCO 2025 179,698
FORD BRONCO 2026 179,698
FORD RANGER 2024 179,698
FORD RANGER 2025 179,698
FORD RANGER 2026 179,698

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V268000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.