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2024-2026 Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger recall: critical fasteners

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 28, 2026. It covers about 179,698 vehicles.

vehicles affected
179,698
reported
Apr 28, 2026
owners notified
May 22, 2026
related complaints
9

Seats: critical fasteners

What is wrong
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.
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 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 beginning April 30, 2026.

Recall number 26V268000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about seats problems.

Questions about recall 26V268000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2026 Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger critical fasteners?

Yes. Recall 26V268000, reported on April 28, 2026, covers about 179,698 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V268000?

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 beginning April 30, 2026.

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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