Seats: critical fastenersRecall 25V-311 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-311 covers 46 Ford vehicles for a seats: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V311000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 20, 2025 to February 23, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.