Ford Recalls 2025-2027 F-150s for Loose Front Seat Bolts

Ford is recalling 2,276 certain 2025-2027 F-150 pickups because the front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle, according to NHTSA campaign 26V655 (Ford recall 26S74). An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the occupant, which raises injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the front seat bolts as needed, free of charge. Affected VINs have been searchable on NHTSA.gov since October 9, 2026. Owner letters are expected October 26, 2026.

Check your VIN now. Do not wait for the October 26 letter if the truck is on the list. The free bolt inspect-and-tighten or replace is the fix.

Last updated: October 16, 2026.

Sources

• NHTSA recall record 26V655: summary, 2,276 vehicles, seats component, consequence, remedy, Ford 26S74, VIN-search date, October 26 owner letters, Ford customer service
• NHTSA recalls / VIN lookup: owner VIN check live for this campaign since October 9, 2026

TruckDaily take

Who this is for. Owners and lessees of certain 2025-2027 Ford F-150s, plus anyone shopping a new or lightly used F-150 in that year range. Run the 17-digit VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup before you keep driving or sign papers.

Who should skip. Other model years and other Ford trucks are out of this campaign unless the VIN tool says otherwise. Skip buying seat bolts yourself to “fix” it. The remedy is a free dealer inspection and tighten or replace as needed.

What we’d do. Check the VIN today. If 26V655 / 26S74 is open, call a Ford dealer and book the free seat-bolt inspection. Keep Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 handy if scheduling stalls. While you are in the VIN tool, confirm the truck is also clear of earlier F-150 campaigns such as our 26V578 fuel tank strap recall and 26V576 rear axle tail bearing recall.

Recall at a glance

What the filing says

NHTSA’s campaign record lists Ford Motor Company recall 26V655000 for certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The Summary states the front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle. The Component field is SEATS. Potential units affected: 2,276.

The Consequence language is direct: an improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The Remedy: dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Involved VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S74. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The API does not flag Park It, Park Outside, or an over-the-air update.

We are not inventing plant names, build windows, trim packages, or accident counts. Those details are not in the campaign JSON we verified October 16, 2026. If your VIN is in, get the free bolt work on the calendar.

What owners should do

1. Write down the 17-digit VIN from the dash plate or door sticker.
2. Search that VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Affected VINs have been searchable since October 9, 2026.
3. If 26V655 / 26S74 is open, schedule the free front seat bolt inspection (and tighten or replace as needed) at a Ford dealer.
4. Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you need help getting the free fix booked.
5. Skip waiting for the October 26 owner letter when the VIN tool already shows the campaign.

Related F-150 recalls on TruckDaily

Ford has filed other recent F-150 safety campaigns. Same VIN check catches them:

• Ford 26V578 F-150 fuel tank straps (certain 2023-2027 F-150s)
• Ford 26V576 F-150 rear axle tail bearing
• Ford 26V577 F-150 stabilizer rod fasteners

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