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Ford is recalling more than 179,000 vehicles due to a defect in the front seat frame that could increase a person’s risk of injury in a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
According to the report, the recall affects 62,255 2024–2026 Ford Bronco SUV trucks and 117,443 2024-2026 Ford Ranger trucks.
The problem stems from a pivot bolt on the front seats that may be loose or come off. The management report states that if the bolt is removed from its position, the seat may not properly restrain the passenger, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The NHTSA report does not list any injuries or incidents related to the issue and does not provide additional details on how the defect was identified.
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Ford Broncos are in abundance at the dealership on April 18, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
The recall affects Ford’s most frequently driven models, meaning thousands of drivers could be driving vehicles with a safety issue that could put passengers at risk.
A representative for Ford did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
Ford dealers are instructed to inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as needed, free of charge, as a temporary fix, according to the NHTSA report.
Owners of affected vehicles will be receiving letters informing them of the withdrawal on May 11. Another letter is expected to be sent to vehicle owners regarding the additional remedy in July 2026.
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Ford Motor Co. logos. displayed outside the General Motors Co. headquarters building. located far from Detroit. (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The recall follows an earlier recall of more than 140,000 Ranger trucks in the US after national safety regulators warned that a wiring issue could increase the risk of fire last week.
NHTSA explained in its report that the issue is linked to a problem with the sun visor wires that may be routed incorrectly or wrapped with too much tape.
Additional questions can be directed to Ford’s Customer Service Department by calling 1-866-436-7332 and using recall number 26S30.
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Car owners can also check if a car is affected by searching for their model number NHTSA.gov.
FOX Business’ Bradford Betz contributed to this report.
