Published
Ford Motor Company has issued a safety recall affecting approximately 46 vehicles. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 9, 2025 under campaign number 25V311000.
The 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."
The Risk
A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C16.
Affected Vehicles
- 2025 Ford Bronco
- 2025 Ford Ranger
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V311000
A recall repair is free — but if your Ford has been in the shop repeatedly, or the fix has not held, you may have a lemon law claim worth far more than the repair. See our Ford problems and recalls hub or Check if you qualify →.
