NHTSASEATS
Ford Motor Company - Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame
Published: April 28, 2026Recall ID: 26V268000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame |
| Nhtsa id | 26V268000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V268000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 26S30 |
| Potentially affected | 179698 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |