Ford has boasted about profits and the huge bonuses it has given its top executives such a Jim Farley’s $5.75 million cash performance bonus, but they lead the industry in recalls. Ford issues so many recalls that just trying to keep track of them can be a fulltime job. Long gone are the days of ‘Built Ford Tough’ and ‘Quality Job One’.
The 2024-2026 Ford Ranger has again been hit with its 13th recall. This time it’s a ‘Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame’. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V268000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 179698
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed May 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 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 NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Check Your Ford Ranger For Recalls
You can verify whether your Ranger is included in this or other recalls by visiting:
Ford Recall Support: https://www.ford.com/support/recalls-details/
NHTSA Recall Lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Other Recalls
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.
