The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V268000·Announced 2026-04-28

Ford Ranger and Bronco front seat pivot bolts may dislodge

Ford is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles because the front seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt may be loose or dislodged. 179,698 vehicles are affected.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A dislodged seat frame fastener that may leave an occupant unrestrained in a crash is a structural vehicle defect affecting occupant protection, meeting the Severe criterion.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The campaign covers 179,698 vehicles.

The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall applies to owners and operators of the affected model years. Owner notification letters were mailed on 22 May 2026, and affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov from 30 April 2026.

Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, quoting recall number 26S30.

The recalled product

Product
FORD RANGER, BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup truck and SUV
Hazard
Affected units
179,698

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RANGER
  • BRONCO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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