---
title: "FORD F-150 recall: Front seats may be improperly secured"
description: Ford F-150 front seats may not be securely attached, which can
  reduce occupant restraint in a crash; dealers will inspect and tighten or
  replace the seat bolts as needed at no charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v655000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-16T16:32:06.492Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: FORD
manufacturers:
  - FORD
models:
  - F-150
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: F-150
    years:
      - 2027
      - 2026
      - 2025
campaigns:
  - 26V655000
campaign: 26V655000
affected: 2276
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# FORD F-150 recall: Front seats may be improperly secured

## Summary

Ford F-150 front seats may not be securely attached, which can reduce occupant restraint in a crash; dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the seat bolts as needed at no charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: FORD
- Vehicle: F-150
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V655000
- Potentially affected: 2,276

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Ford F-150 owners should be aware of a front-seat attachment problem that could affect how well an occupant is restrained in a crash. The listed repair involves inspection of the seat bolts and corrective work where necessary.

## What the official recall record says

### FORD: F-150

The front seats may not have been secured correctly to the vehicle. If a seat is not adequately secured, it may not restrain its occupant as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the front-seat bolts and tighten them or replace them as necessary, free of charge.

**Owner information from the official record**

- **Repair and availability:** Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the front seat bolts as necessary, free of charge.
- **Owner notices:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026.
- **VIN lookup timing:** Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.
- **Manufacturer contact:** Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
- **Manufacturer recall reference:** 26S74

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V655000
- **Vehicles listed:** FORD F-150 (2027, 2026, 2025)
- **Potentially affected:** 2,276
- **Components:** SEATS
- **Report received:** October 6, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026.
- **Defect:** Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 F-150 vehicles. The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.
- **Safety consequence:** An improperly secured seat may not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- **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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S74. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 9, 2026.

## What owners should do next

Use the official campaign information to check the status of your vehicle and contact Ford or an authorized dealer for assistance with the listed repair.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

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## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V655000. Report received 2026-10-06.

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