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HighNHTSA·26V268000·Announced 2028-04-04

Ford Ranger and Bronco Seat Height Adjustment Fastener Recall

Certain 2024–2026 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles have front seat frames with loose or dislodged height-adjustment bolts. If dislodged, the bolt may prevent the seat from properly restraining an occupant during a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source reports no injuries or deaths from this defect. The hazard involves potential failure of occupant restraint in a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product. Per the severity rubric, recalls for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024, 2025, and 2026 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seat frame height-adjustment pivot bolts may be loose or dislodged. If a bolt becomes dislodged, the seat frame may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall affects approximately 179,698 vehicles across the 2024–2026 model years for both the Ranger and Bronco. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of affected vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.

Ford dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary at no cost to vehicle owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2026. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for appointment scheduling. Ford's reference number for this recall is 26S30.

The recalled product

Product
2024 FORD RANGER
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • fastener-failure
  • restraint-failure
  • crash-safety
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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