Recall 25V721000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Defect in 2021-2023 FORD BRONCO
RECALL This recall affects up to 163,256 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V721000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 163,256 |
| Component | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Safety Consequence
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pivot links and bolts, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 6, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V611000 | 2016 FORD TAURUS | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 101,944 | |
| 25V626000 | 2020 FORD F-350 SD | STEERING:COLUMN | 115,539 | |
| 26V062000 | 2026 FORD E-TRANSIT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 98 | |
| 25V881000 | 2022 FORD MAVERICK HYBRID | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 87 | |
| 25V876000 | 2019 FORD TRANSIT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 | |
| 25V887000 | 2022 FORD TRANSIT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 2 | |
| 25V863000 | 2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 272,645 | |
| 25V726000 | 2026 FORD ECONOLINE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 6,909 | |
| 25V886000 | 2019 FORD EXPEDITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 890 | |
| 26V024000 | 2026 FORD EXPLORER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 8 |