Recall 25V311 affects 46 2025 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles for loose or missing driver's seat fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 46 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles because bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body can be loose or missing, leaving the vehicles out of compliance with the seating-system standard. In a crash, an improperly secured seat can fail to restrain an occupant as intended and increase injury risk; Ford dealers will inspect and secure the seat frame free of charge.
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What's wrong?
In NHTSA campaign 25V311, the driver seat on affected 2025 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles is the front left seat assembly. Its frame is supposed to be bolted firmly to the vehicle body, so the seat stays fixed while driving and helps hold the occupant in place during a crash.
On affected vehicles, the seat-to-body bolts for that driver seat were left loose or missing after an offline seat replacement process at the assembly plant. Ford traced the problem to repair personnel who did not follow the correct replacement procedure and did not confirm that the rear bolts were installed and tightened to specification. If the fasteners are missing or under-tightened, the seat can shift instead of staying anchored to the body.
Owners can notice the problem before a failure. The warning sign is a driver seat that wobbles or rocks while the vehicle is moving.
Who's affected?
Covers Bronco and Ranger vehicles built with the same seat assembly fastener.
| 2025 Ford Bronco | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Ranger | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 46 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose or missing seat fasteners can keep the seat from restraining an occupant properly during a crash, increasing injury risk. A wobbling or rocking seat is the warning sign. If you notice seat movement, limit use of that seat and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ford Bronco or Ranger is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free seat-fastener inspection and repair that secures the driver's seat frame.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V311 and Ford recall 25C16 when you call.
- Avoid delaying the repair. A loose driver's seat frame does not restrain the occupant properly in a crash.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about scheduling or dealer instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician inspects the driver's seat fasteners and tightens them or installs new fasteners where needed. The work secures the driver's seat frame to the body. Parts and labor are covered by the recall, so the repair is free. Ford's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible out of pocket seat fastener repairs paid before the owner notice. Bring receipts or repair paperwork to the Ford service desk so they can review the claim under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 9, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 14, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 19, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 19, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 23, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V311?
Recall 25V311 covers 46 2025 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles with driver's seat frame bolts that are loose or missing. The seat can fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing injury risk. Ford dealers will inspect and secure the fasteners for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Ford Bronco or Ranger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V311. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the seat fastener inspection. The dealer will tighten the bolts or install new fasteners as needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Ford dealers will inspect the driver's seat fasteners and tighten or install fasteners as needed for free under recall 25V311.
When were Ford owners notified about recall 25V311?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on May 23, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2025 Bronco or Ranger is included, then call a Ford dealer with recall number 25V311.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V311000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V311 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V311000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →