The automotive company Ford is facing one of its worst years in terms of massive vehicle recalls. Although this is a common situation for all car manufacturers, the truth is that 2025 has been a year in which Ford has undoubtedly been the main focus. On October 23, 2025, Ford announced the recall of more than 163,000 Bronco model vehicles where the front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt. This defect increases the risk of injury in a traffic accident. Those affected will receive an initial informational letter on December 1, 2025, and will later receive a second letter with the final solution.
The replacement of parts will be carried out at official dealerships and will be completely free of charge. Those affected can access more information about this recall on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website by entering the vehicle identification number (VIN) in recall campaign number 25V721000. Although Ford states that it has not received any reports of injuries related to this defect, the website Top Class Action says it is monitoring for any potential class-action lawsuits.
Mass recalls from Ford in 2025
In no case is a massive recall announcement a good advertising campaign for an automotive manufacturing company. In this year 2025, numerous recalls have occurred affecting various companies, from BMW to Jeep and Toyota. However, the company that has undoubtedly taken first place is the American company Ford, with more than 134 recalls so far in 2025, according to data from the Department of Transportation (DOT).
This figure undoubtedly surpasses its record for recalls in a single year, which represents a significant blow to the company, not only economically but also in terms of the trust and safety it generates among customers. On October 23, 2025, Ford announced a new massive recall, this time affecting over 163,000 vehicles of the Ford Bronco model from 2021 to 2023.
Ford Bronco Recall
This new recall includes Ford Bronco models manufactured between 2021 and 2023, which appear to have a defect in the driver seat frame. According to the recall notice issued, front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt. This increases the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant in the event of a road accident. “A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly secure an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury,” the recall notice states. Since October 28, 2025, owners of these models can check if their vehicle is affected by entering the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website.
What does Ford intend to do about this?
In the recall statement, Ford explained that those affected will receive two notifications: the first on December 1, 2025, which will individually inform them about the safety risk posed by this defect, and the second will arrive later with the final repair. According to the announcement, “Dealers will replace the swivel links and bolts free of charge.” It also recommends contacting authorized dealers to schedule future repairs and has provided a customer service line at 1-866-436-7332 for additional inquiries regarding the Ford recall. For more information about the recall, it can be accessed through the NHTSA website by searching for campaign number 25V721000.
Are there already class action lawsuits?
According to Ford, the company has not yet received any reports of injuries related to this defect. However, Action NS is closely monitoring this recall, as class action lawsuits sometimes arise from common victims of mass recalls.