2025-2027 Ford F-150 recall: Front Row Seats Improperly Secured
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 6, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
- The risk
An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Who's affected
2,276 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2027 Ford F-150.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 84 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
633 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ford Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Oct. 6, 2026 2025-2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-350 SD, 2025-2026 Ford F-450 SD and 4 more models recall: Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101
- Oct. 6, 2026 2015 Ford Transit Connect recall: Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
- Sept. 22, 2026 2025-2027 Ford Expedition, 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 2026 Ford F-350 SD and 2 more models recall: Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108
- Sept. 22, 2026 2026 Ford Ranger recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Sept. 22, 2026 Ford Motor Company equipment recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S74. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford F-150 2025-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V655000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 2,276 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26S74 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record