2021-2023 Ford Bronco recall: critical fasteners
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 23, 2025. It covers about 163,256 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 163,256
- reported
- Oct 23, 2025
- owners notified
- Apr 28, 2026
- related complaints
- 15
Seats: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
- Risk
- 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 April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on beginning October 28, 2025.
Recall number 25V721000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Bronco 2021-2023 202120222023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 25V721000
Is there a recall on the 2021-2023 Ford Bronco critical fasteners?
Yes. Recall 25V721000, reported on October 23, 2025, covers about 163,256 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V721000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on beginning October 28, 2025.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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