US EditionFord Recalls Nearly 180,000 Vehicles over Seat Defect Risk
Ford dealers will inspect and replace seat components free of charge as the company plans to notify owners beginning May 11.
- Ford Motor Company is recalling 179,698 vehicles, including 2024-2026 Ford Bronco SUVs and Ford Ranger pickup trucks, due to a front seat defect, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
- The defect involves a potentially loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt that may prevent the seat from properly restraining occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk.
- Impacted models include 62,255 Ford Bronco SUVs and 117,443 Ford Ranger pickup trucks from model years 2024-2026. Dealers will replace pivot links and bolts free of charge.
- Ford will mail interim notification letters to affected owners beginning May 11, with a second notice expected in July when a final remedy is available. VINs became searchable on the NHTSA website yesterday, April 30.
- Owners can check their Vehicle Identification Numbers on the NHTSA website or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. For additional information, call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and reference recall number 26S30.
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