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Ford Motor Company: Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame (26V268000)
Ford Motor Company: Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame (26V268000). Its units affected of 179,698 is top-decile (94th percentile of 871 records). Dated 190 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 40/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 179,698 · 94th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 337.1x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame |
| NHTSA ID | 26V268000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S30 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 179698 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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 NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 94th of 871 (median 533, 337.1x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-04-28
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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LIVE PUBLIC DATA Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov · Last refreshed: Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:08:10 GMT
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 94th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
40 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- 179,698 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V268000: Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame, 179,698 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
This is a top-decile record: its units affected of 179,698 is 337.1x the median of 533 across 871 records. It is 190 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 179,698 | 94th | 2026-04-28 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 228,367 | 95th | 2026-10-20 |
| Kia America, Inc. | Vehicle | 85,515 | 91st | 2026-02-23 |
| General Motors, LLC | Vehicle | 14,540 | 79th | 2026-06-18 |
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