Recall, at a glance
What needs your attention?
Certain 2025–2027 Ford F-150 trucks
Front-seat bolts may be missing or not fully seated.
Your next stepCheck your VIN. Ask the dealer to inspect the bolts and confirm repair arrangements.
Model years alone do not confirm inclusion. Sources checked 2026-11-10; read the campaign details and official sources below.
Ford's October 2026 owner notice for recall 26V655, also called 26S74, says a repair is available for certain F-150 trucks whose front seats may not be properly secured. The useful next step is a VIN check and a dealer appointment; the model year alone does not tell you whether your truck is included.
Which trucks are covered?
| Item | U.S. campaign scope |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | Certain Ford F-150 trucks |
| Model years | 2025–2027 |
| Potentially affected vehicles | 2,276 |
| NHTSA campaign | 26V655000 |
| Ford campaign | 26S74 |
Ford identified the population using production records relating to seat-to-body bolt repairs. This is a defined group of vehicles, not every F-150 from those model years.
What can go wrong?
The driver or front passenger seat-to-body bolts may be missing or not fully seated. A seat that is not properly secured can have reduced stability and may not restrain its occupant as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Ford's filing says an unsecured seat may produce movement that an occupant can feel, or noise. Those observations do not determine recall eligibility, and a seat that seems normal does not clear the VIN.
What does the dealer do?
The dealer checks the driver and passenger front seat-to-body bolts, then tightens or replaces them as required. Ford's owner notice states that the remedy and parts are available and that the work is free of charge.
The same notice says Ford has not issued instructions to stop driving under this recall. It directs owners to contact their dealer without delay. That statement is the manufacturer's campaign guidance, not an assessment of an individual truck with a loose or moving seat.
Before the dealer call
Check your VIN and understand the result. If 26S74 is open, ask the dealer:
- Is my VIN included, and is the recall still open?
- Can you perform the complete seat-bolt inspection and repair at this appointment?
- How long will you need the truck, including your scheduling requirements?
- Will the repair order show that recall 26S74 was completed?
If a seat has already been repaired, keep the invoice and mention it. Ford's notice says a previous repair does not remove the need to have this recall performed; reimbursement eligibility needs a separate review.
Sources and status
Ford's October filing originally planned owner letters for October 26–30. NHTSA's current campaign record reports that letters were mailed on October 16, 2026; that does not establish when an individual letter arrived. The October owner notice describes the remedy and parts as available, but does not guarantee availability at a particular dealer.
Our approach: clear sources, clear limits, useful conclusions.
