Ford's popular midsize body-on-frame vehicles, the Ranger and Bronco, are facing significant safety concerns, with the 2024–2026 Ranger being hit with its second major recall in less than a month, and the Bronco now also included in the latest issue. This series of recalls highlights a challenging period for Ford, with numerous vehicles impacted in 2026.

The first recall, issued on April 14, specifically targeted 2024–2026 Ford Ranger models. This issue involved the sun visor or headliner wiring harness, which posed a potential fire risk. Ford indicated that the harness might have been improperly positioned or secured with tape that was too thick, leading to damage, excessive heat, or sparks. This defect affected 140,201 Ranger owners. Ford planned to carry out repairs in phases, with notices for 2025 Ranger owners by May 31, 2026 models by June 29, and 2024 owners by July 27.

Adding to these concerns, both the Ranger and Bronco are now part of a new recall related to loose or missing height-adjust pivot link bolts in the front seats. This critical safety defect could cause the seat to move during a crash, significantly increasing the risk of injury. While Ford has not yet received reports of injuries linked to this problem, the potential for severe consequences is clear. This second recall impacts a total of 179,698 vehicles, comprising 117,443 Broncos and 62,255 Rangers.

Owners of affected vehicles may notice early signs of the seat bolt problem, such as squeaking or rattling from the seat, or a feeling of looseness. All owners impacted by this recall are slated to receive a notice. Ford is actively working to finalize a repair remedy, which is expected to be ready by July. Owner notification letters for this seat bolt issue are scheduled to be sent between July 13 and 17. The proposed fix will require dealers to remove both front seats, inspect the height-adjust link pivot bolts, and replace any bolts and links found to be out of specification, all free of charge to the owner. Furthermore, owners who may have previously paid for repairs related to these parts could be eligible for reimbursement.