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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2025 Ford Ranger and Bronco Recalled for Loose or Missing Seat Bolts

Agency Publication Date: May 9, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling 46 model year 2025 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles because the bolts securing the driver's seat frame to the vehicle body may be loose or missing. If these bolts are not properly tightened, the seat may not stay in place during a collision. Ford dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new ones as necessary, free of charge.

Risk

A driver's seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain the person sitting in it during a crash, which increases the risk of serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects certain 2025 Ford Ranger and Ford Bronco vehicles manufactured with potential driver's seat assembly defects.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford dealer to schedule a free inspection. The dealer will check the seat fasteners and either tighten them or install new bolts as required.
  3. You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and mention recall number 25C16 for more information.
  4. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional details.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and tightening or installation of seat fasteners.

How to: Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Ford Ranger
Part / Model:
Ranger

Ford recall number 25C16.

Product: 2025 Ford Bronco
Part / Model:
Bronco

Ford recall number 25C16.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V311000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford dealers
Units Affected: 46 vehicles(4% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: May 23, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25C16
Agency Last Updated: November 26, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response