Ford Bronco, Ranger (2024-2026): Seats
Recall 26V268000 · Apr 28, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
179,698
vehicles affected
179,698
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V268000
- Date
- Apr 28, 2026
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 179,698
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Critical fasteners
- Model years
- 2024-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V268000?
2 models: Ford Bronco (2024-2026), Ford Ranger (2024-2026), about 179,698 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.