FORD — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-05-09

Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles, driver's seat frame bolts may be improperly secured

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-09
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	BRONCO, RANGER
Model year	2025
Units affected	46
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."_x000D_ A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	SEATS
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.
Recall number	25V311000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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