Mistakes by Ford Employees Result in Additional Two Recalls | Carscoops

      Ford's latest quality issues revolve around the popular Bronco and Ranger models.

      The automaker is recalling thousands of trucks and SUVs due to problems stemming from employee errors.

      The 2024 Bronco is facing a second recall concerning child safety locks that may fail to operate correctly.

      Additionally, the 2025 Bronco and Ranger are being recalled due to potentially missing or loose seat bolts, which poses a significant safety risk.

      Ford's recall challenges continue to escalate, with two additional recalls issued for the Bronco and Ranger. A total of 2,048 vehicles are affected due to missing bolts and a malfunctioning child safety lock.

      The first recall expands on a prior one. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2,002 2024 Bronco SUVs may have a left-side rear door that can be opened from the inside even when the child safety lock is activated.

      The problem originated from a modification in the manufacturing process intended to enhance door alignment. While this typically has positive outcomes, the adjustment “inadvertently caused the location of the left-hand rear door latch reinforcement bracket to shift.” Consequently, when the child safety lock is in the ‘ON’ position, the inner release lever may meet the child lock coupling lever when the inside door handle is pulled, permitting the door to open.

      A recall was first initiated in 2024 for 9,847 vehicles, but many others were mistakenly excluded by a Ford employee. The company is now rectifying this mistake, and dealers will check the child safety locks, replacing the rear door latch if needed.

      The second recall pertains to 46 vehicles from the 2025 model year, involving Bronco and Ranger models. The safety recall report indicates that bolts securing the driver's seat frame to the vehicle body may be loose or missing, elevating the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

      This problem was attributed to workers at the Michigan Assembly Mod Center who “did not adhere to the correct part replacement procedures and failed to ensure these seats included the two rear bolts with torque validation.”

      Customers encountering missing or loose bolts might experience their seat swaying or rocking while driving. Fortunately, the resolution is straightforward, as dealers will check the seat fasteners and tighten or replace them as needed.

      Ford has not reported any injuries or accidents associated with this issue, but they were alerted by a dealer who discovered two missing bolts from a 2025 Ranger, which allowed the “seat to sway back and forth,” indicating a clear oversight.