Ford F-150 Recall Hits 2,276 Trucks Over Loose Seat Bolts
The campaign brings Ford's total U.S. safety actions to 80 this year, double the count of its nearest rival.
Loose front seat bolts have forced Ford to recall 2,276 F-150 pickups from the 2025 through 2027 model years, according to a filing published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website. The defect threatens occupant restraint performance during a collision.
Ford identified the problem after reviewing a warranty report on a 2026 truck. Since then, the automaker has logged 56 warranty claims and 16 field reports tied to unsecured front seats. No crashes or injuries have been linked to the condition, the company said.
The affected vehicles rolled off assembly lines between August 25, 2025, and September 23, 2026. Drivers might notice physical movement of the seat or hear noise coming from the unsecured hardware.
Notification letters go out starting October 26, with mailings wrapping up by October 30. Dealers will inspect the front seat-to-body bolts, verifying proper torquing or replacing hardware as needed. Unlike recent software-related campaigns that left owners waiting more than five months for parts, this mechanical fix requires only basic shop tools.
This campaign marks Ford’s 80th U.S. recall in 2026. Stellantis trails at 39. Powertrain defects account for 11 of those Ford actions, including a massive campaign covering nearly 1.4 million 2015-2017 F-150 trucks prone to unexpected downshifts. Electrical system faults triggered another 10.
Ford executives have repeatedly characterized the high volume of safety campaigns as evidence of aggressive internal auditing rather than manufacturing decay. That argument received outside backing when J.D. Power named Ford the top mainstream brand in its 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study.
Owners can check their specific vehicle identification number using the search tool on the NHTSA website or contact Ford customer service directly at 1-866-436-7332.
