Ford recalls more than 179,000 vehicles over front seat defect

Ford is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall impacts 117,443 Ford Bronco SUVs with model years 2024 through 2026, and 62,255 Ford Ranger pickup trucks with model years 2024 through 2026. According to the federal agency, the affected vehicles are equipped with front seat height-adjust pivot link bolts that may loosen or dislodge from the pivot joint. …