Dearborn, MI – May 28, 2026 – Ford (NYSE:F) is recalling 179,698 pickups and SUVs whose front seats may become loose. This defect increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The following models are affected:
- 2024 – 2026 Ford Bronco
- 2024 – 2026 Ford Ranger
This is an expansion of a similar recall from October 2025.
Recall summary
Front seats have a mechanism underneath them that allows height adjustment. In the affected vehicles, one or more bolts that hold this mechanism together may become loose and fall out, which can dislodge the seat from its position.
Recall risks
A loose or dislodged seat may not protect the occupant adequately in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Warning signs
The passengers may hear squeaking or rattling noises or notice that the seat feels loose.
The background of the recall
Ford already recalled certain older Bronco models in October last year over the same issue. Later analysis, however, revealed that more vehicles are affected by this problem than originally suspected.
The carmaker is not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by this defect.
Other Ford recalls
In April 2026, more than 420,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles were recalled because their windshield wipers could have stopped working.
In February 2026, Ford recalled approximately 45,000 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs whose headlights could have malfunctioned due to a software glitch, as reported.
The repair
The dealers will replace the seat mechanism bolts free of charge.
Notifications to the owners will be mailed between July 13, 2026 and July 17, 2026.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Ford seat bolt recall affects almost 180,000 trucks and SUVs. To do a Ford recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
