2024 FORD BRONCO

16 recalls, 111 complaints - 33 TSBs

26V468000 Jul 20, 2026
ENGINE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will n... Read more
565,691 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
26V403000 Jun 24, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late August 2026. Owners may contact Ford custo... Read more
36,046 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
26V268000 Apr 28, 2026
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Consequence
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this r... Read more
179,698 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
26V236000 Apr 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
Consequence
Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle I... Read more
4,922 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
26V124000 Mar 3, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Consequence
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) inv... Read more
849,310 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V685000 Oct 10, 2025
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it t... Read more
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Int... Read more
59,006 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V597000 Sep 11, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S90.
9 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V315000 May 14, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicle... Read more
Consequence
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety... Read more
1,076,138 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V303000 May 9, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Consequence
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15. This recall expands previous reca... Read more
2,002 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V308000 May 9, 2025
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner noti... Read more
3 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V310000 May 9, 2025
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
4,497 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V164000 Mar 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
269 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V025000 Jan 17, 2025
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
Consequence
An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.
149,449 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
24V770000 Oct 16, 2024
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Cus... Read more
2,416 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
24V189000 Mar 8, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Consequence
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15.
9,847 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
24V142000 Feb 23, 2024
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
Consequence
Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Bronco owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Bronco Heritage o... Read more
7,875 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

111 total complaints 5 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE17
POWER TRAIN13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13
STEERING13
SERVICE BRAKES8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
AIR BAGS4
SUSPENSION3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
VISIBILITY/WIPER Aug 26, 2026
Incident date: Aug 23, 2026
The vehicle was parked in my garage, engaging from park to Drive. The glass blew out from the inside out and the struts shot outward. Luckily, there was no injuries caused by this, but if I were to be driving it could have caused an accident. the dealership said that the manufacturer would deny the ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 26, 2026
Incident date: Aug 23, 2026
The vehicle was parked in my garage, engaging from park to Drive. The glass blew out from the inside out and the struts shot outward. Luckily, there was no injuries caused by this, but if I were to be driving it could have caused an accident. the dealership said that the manufacturer would deny the ... Read more
ENGINE Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Jul 31, 2026
The most recent recall on my vehicle has not been corrected by my local Ford dealer yet. The deadline was July 31, 2026 and it is now August 17, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 17, 2026
Incident date: Jul 31, 2026
The most recent recall on my vehicle has not been corrected by my local Ford dealer yet. The deadline was July 31, 2026 and it is now August 17, 2026.
STEERING Aug 10, 2026
Incident date: Aug 10, 2026
While driving at highway speeds, my steering wheel physically binds, catches and then suddenly jerks when trying to make normal adjustments. This creates an unpredictable control hazard. This is similar to NHTSA Recall 24V-744 and Honda TSB 24-011. The internal steering gearbox is binding due to the... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 25, 2026
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
It was heavy rain traffic came and when I slowed down the anti lock breaks effected me from stopping fast enough and were made me just slid into back off vehicle in front off me giving me injury's to my kneck due to the air bags did NOT deploy.
Crash 2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on approximately five occasions, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, lost motive power, and stalled on some o... Read more
ENGINE Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V586000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on approximately five occasions, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, lost motive power, and stalled on some o... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jul 7, 2026
Incident date: Feb 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 26V117000 (Visibility); however, the parts required to complete the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and left a v... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 7, 2026
Incident date: Feb 26, 2025
The vehicle has developed a safety-related defect involving the rear differential. During low-speed turns from a stop, in both forward and reverse, the rear drivetrain exhibits grinding, binding, and wheel hop, causing the vehicle to jerk and resist normal movement. This condition affects the vehicl... Read more
ENGINE Jun 23, 2026
Incident date: Jul 15, 2025
I own a 2018 Honda Accord equipped with the 1.5L turbocharged engine. At approximately 53,666 miles, the vehicle developed a rough idle, engine shaking during startup, intermittent check engine light, and a cylinder 1 misfire code (P0301). I took the vehicle to a Honda dealership for diagnosis. The... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: May 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 29, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) failed to detect or warn of any tire pressure abnormality before or after the blowout. Following the blowout, the vehicle’s diagnostics screen displayed “All ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 29, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2025
Safety issue involving a 2018 Ford Escape, Shortly after purchase, after approximately 80 miles of use, the vehicle displayed a “Service Transmission Now” warning, entered limp mode, and lost normal power/speed while on the interstate. This created a hazardous situation for me and my passenger b... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 21, 2026
Incident date: Mar 19, 2026
I received a recall notice on 3/19/2026 which stated my 2023 Palisade failed to meet safety standards due to "ejection mitigation." I called Hyundai directly for information after the dealership I purchased the car from had no information for me. Hyundai's customer service representative told me th... Read more
ENGINE May 20, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 2025
Rattling noise while driving in traffic
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING May 19, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
I was driving my 2024 Toyota Corolla SE gas model (with the convenience package) on the interstate in [XXX] during stop-and-go traffic. Traffic had been moving slowly for about 15 minutes, and I had Brake Hold turned on, cruise control was off, Proactive Driving Assist was on. I was behind a semi t... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 19, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The transmission is failing. Yes, it is available. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety was put at risk by the vehicle losing forward motion while traveling through an int... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 19, 2026
Incident date: Oct 10, 2025
I apologize if this does not meet the NHTSA bar of a safety hazard. It does reduce the ability for hands free navigation and acts as a distraction for drivers. Toyota Rav4s have very poor GPS tracking which makes the directions in the integrated head unit and guage cluster very distracting because... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 17, 2026
Incident date: Apr 22, 2026
C2200 Abs control module internal failure. Anti lock brake, traction control stop working. Vehicle can go into limp mode and not be drivable. Apparently due to safety concerns replacment parts are not produced by the manufacturer. This causing the vehilce to not be driven safely.
STRUCTURE:BODY May 17, 2026
Incident date: Apr 22, 2026
Driver door opened to secondary latch position while driving on the highway at 70mph on 5/16/2026. The warning system came on and driver had to navigate holding the door and stopping safely during high speed traffic to close the door. Will take to dealership when next available opening day. No accid... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 17, 2026
Incident date: Apr 22, 2026
This vehicle has an unresolved safety recall and now my horn is completely inoperable.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 4, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
I am filing this claim because a mandatory remote software update pushed by Volkswagen, combined with recent invasive repairs to the interconnected safety restraint network (PODS), caused a critical emergency safety feature (SOS) to fail, and the manufacturer is refusing to restore the vehicle to co... Read more
AIR BAGS May 4, 2026
Incident date: May 4, 2026
I am filing this claim because a mandatory remote software update pushed by Volkswagen, combined with recent invasive repairs to the interconnected safety restraint network (PODS), caused a critical emergency safety feature (SOS) to fail, and the manufacturer is refusing to restore the vehicle to co... Read more
STEERING May 1, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
When turning right the left turn signal is triggered automatically 60-75% of the time. This mis direction signal has potential to cause confusion to surrounding drivers thus creating a potential driving hazard. The whole purpose of the turn signal is to declare driving intent to other drivers.
ENGINE May 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 25, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, a fire originated near the dashboard area without warning. The occupants inside the vehicle first noticed an abnormal smoke odor inside the vehicle. Shortly afterwards, the contact and passenger’s eyes start... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact became aware of a fluid leak on the driveway. The contact inspected the rear of the vehicle and discovered that the fluid leak was coming from the transmission case. The contact associated the failure with an unknown recall. Neither the dealer nor t... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was reversing, the rear-view camera seized. The contact's vehicle crashed into a vehicle that was parked behind the contact's vehicle. No injuries. In addition, the contact stated that the rear-view camera displa... Read more
Crash
STEERING Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Aug 1, 2024
Steering rack need to replace after drive almost 1900 miles. It has knocking nosie when turn the wheel, the car had been in the shop for three weeks.
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 18, 2026
Incident date: Apr 11, 2026
While driving approximately 35 MPH on a 4 lane major roadway, the vehicle suddenly shut off in motion, resulting in a complete loss of power. This included loss of power steering and the ABS system. The vehicle effectively locked up, and a message appeared on the display instructing me to place the ... Read more
SUSPENSION Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Apr 6, 2026
I contacted Subaru in Mentor Oh at adventure subaru under TSB 19V065000 and was told to take it in to get looked at, my issue when I purchased the car at 67k miles i found that the car had a loud clunky sound while steering and going over bumps. After seeing the dealer and the stated the issue was f... Read more
ENGINE Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Apr 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the low coolant warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Oct 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Lincoln Navigator. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System Gasoline) and 26V165000 (Back Over Prevention, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle... Read more
SEATS Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
The second row seat recall has effected us so much, we transport a [XXX] and [XXX] old ( [XXX]) all the time to appts and out to dinner, we are putting them in the 3rd row seats Our dealership told us there were no rentals available when we contacted them. So we have been suffering and my inlaws ... Read more
ENGINE Apr 4, 2026
Incident date: Apr 3, 2026
I am [XXX] , lessee of a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4xe, VIN [XXX] . This vehicle is subject to three open safety recalls, including FCA Recall No. 78C (NHTSA 25V-766), which states the engine may be contaminated with sand from the casting process, leading to catastrophic engine failure, vehic... Read more
ENGINE Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Mar 13, 2026
The contact owned a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while he was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine sounded rough and ran rough. While driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and started losing power. The contact pulled over and there was one more loud bang bef... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 6, 2026
Received notice of recall 03D via Ram trucks mobile app. Called my local dealership to schedule the truck in for the recall. I was told “there are no parts available at this time to satisfy the recall” and that the dealership has over 400 vehicles currently on a wait list for parts.
POWER TRAIN Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Jan 3, 2026
When putting the vehicle in park the “shift to park” indicator comes on the dash. The vehicle has already been placed in park and will not move. This has happened multiple times over the last 3-4 years.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
I was slowing down to park the car when it lurched forward in high speed and smashed into the wall. The front collision warning never went off, and the emergency braking never came on. My foot was on the accelerator and lifting off to park at low speed like I do all the time, so it wasn't like I ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
Over a period of the last several months when the auto idle stop engages at intersections (red lights, stop signs, etc) the vehicle will intermittently fail to restart. The vehicle stalls entirely and goes into a state where you are unable to restart the vehicle for anywhere from 30 seconds to se... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
I have reached out to several dealers in the past year to get this recall fixed. Most say parts aren't available, However i spoke with my local dealer in Vicksburg Mississippi and the parts department stated they had the parts to fix this issue and to call back and speak with services to set up an a... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
The taillights on this vehicle are defective. I have already had one taillight replaced and now the other side needs to be replaced. These taillights are $300 each for parts only.
STEERING Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 7, 2025
Engine seized
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 19, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
The kia since bought brand new would have alignment issues even after getting alignments every 3-4 months and the dealership claim that they don’t whats causing constant misalignment after seeing theres no signs of external damage. Due to the misalignment it wears down the tires and made one of my... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 8, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
My 2024 Chevy Traverse is leaking coolant within the radiator hose system. While driving on a busy interstate, the vehicle went into protective limp mode reducing acceleration, creating a dangerous situation for myself to manage. A check engine light did come on with the reduced acceleration notice.... Read more
ENGINE Dec 1, 2025
Incident date: Nov 30, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving, the throttle sensor warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the d... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250 SD. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 25V626000 (Steering); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 23, 2025
Incident date: Nov 23, 2025
When I’m driving a warning comes on my DIC screen that says “ACTION REQUIRED STEERING ASSIST IS REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE”. The AC does not work and the temp gauge goes to cold with the radiator fan blowing at full speed. My car has done this since I purchased it used in 2019 and when I call d... Read more
SUSPENSION Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Sep 2, 2025
Description of the Problem On August 28, 2025, I had my vehicle serviced at Nissan of Dearborn due to a transmission malfunction. After the service was completed, I noticed the front end was pulling to the right, as time progress I became concerned. I took the vehicle to an independent service cente... Read more
STEERING Nov 16, 2025
Incident date: Sep 2, 2025
Description of the Problem On August 28, 2025, I had my vehicle serviced at Nissan of Dearborn due to a transmission malfunction. After the service was completed, I noticed the front end was pulling to the right, as time progress I became concerned. I took the vehicle to an independent service cente... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 FORD BRONCO

2024 Ford Bronco SUV 4WD

CategoryRating
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk 25.6%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard & Optional
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 FORD BRONCO

33 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
350000 EQUIPMENT3
100000 POWER TRAIN3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT2
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE2
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
SSM 52470 Apr 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may experience a repeat loss of window initialization which results in a loss of short drop and/or one-touch up and one-touch down feature operation. This may be due to a recent short drop enhancement that is
TSB 24-2107 Apr 15, 2024
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Some 2022-2024 Bronco Raptor vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no crank/no start/discharged battery due to the presence of a parasitic battery drain. This may be due to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software.
SSM 52447 Apr 15, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2024 F-150 and 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours
SSM 52410 Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. When performingdiagnostics and repairs on SYNC Gen 3 or la
SSM 52385 Mar 25, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with a factory hard top build on 07-Feb-20204 and through 13-Feb-2024 may have a hard top rear cap that is difficult to remove. This may be due to a temporary production change to the bolts that were used
SSM 52370 Mar 19, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some 2023-2024 F-150 and 2024 Bronco/Transit vehicles may exhibit Apple Carplay Bluetooth connectivity concerns. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software. To correct this concern, perform a soft reset by pr
SSM 52370 Mar 19, 2024
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Some 2023-2024 F-150 and 2024 Bronco/Transit vehicles may exhibit Apple Carplay Bluetooth connectivity concerns. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software. To correct this concern, perform a soft reset by pr
SSM 52364 Mar 14, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built on or before 9-Jul-2023 may have new version software in their driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) that contains noticeable enhancements to the window short drop operation. This software
SSM 52364 Mar 14, 2024
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built on or before 9-Jul-2023 may have new version software in their driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) that contains noticeable enhancements to the window short drop operation. This software
SSM 52345 Mar 8, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2022-2024 various Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience concern where customers are receiving an error message when trying to enroll in connected services. This may be due to the gateway module (GWM) software. To co
SSM 52342 Mar 7, 2024
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some 2022-2024 Broncos Raptors built on and before 13-Feb-2024 and 2021-2024 Broncos equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with ignition system DTC(s) P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, P0357, P2303, P2306, P2309, P23
SSM 52335 Mar 6, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbocharg
SSM 52328 Mar 4, 2024
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Some 2021-2024 Bronco/F-150, 2023-2024 Escape/F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during accessory protocol interface module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates USB Error. T
SSM 52328 Mar 4, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Some 2021-2024 Bronco/F-150, 2023-2024 Escape/F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during accessory protocol interface module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates USB Error. T
SSM 52314 Mar 1, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the tim
TSB 24-2042 Feb 22, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This article supersedes TSB 23-2019 to update the model years affected, add an additional labor operation, and correct the part number called out in the Service Procedure. Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with a MT88 manual transmiss
TSB 24-2040 Feb 16, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit paint damage on the rear quarter panel due to contact with the soft top rear window. This may be due to a contact condition that can occur during extreme off-road driving between the soft top rear
SSM 52258 Feb 13, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a parasitic battery draw. This may be due to an interior door lock switch on the driver's and passenger's interior door panels. Prior to normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, check both front d
SSM 52258 Feb 13, 2024
171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a parasitic battery draw. This may be due to an interior door lock switch on the driver's and passenger's interior door panels. Prior to normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics, check both front d
TSB 24-2021 Jan 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This article supersedes TSB 23-2213 to revise Figure 1, add 2024 vehicles and the part list. Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a
SSM 52197 Jan 23, 2024
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with 4x4 with part time engagement and built on or before 12-Jan-2024 may exhibit a condition of the vehicle being stuck in neutral tow mode. This may be due to a concern with the all-wheel drive (AWD
SSM 52197 Jan 23, 2024
200000 WHEELS
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with 4x4 with part time engagement and built on or before 12-Jan-2024 may exhibit a condition of the vehicle being stuck in neutral tow mode. This may be due to a concern with the all-wheel drive (AWD
SSM 52197 Jan 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with 4x4 with part time engagement and built on or before 12-Jan-2024 may exhibit a condition of the vehicle being stuck in neutral tow mode. This may be due to a concern with the all-wheel drive (AWD
SANVol 2 Issue 1 Jan 17, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This artile includes ifnormation on warranty, technical serv
SANVol 2 Issue 1 Jan 17, 2024
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This artile includes ifnormation on warranty, technical serv
SANVol 2 Issue 1 Jan 17, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This artile includes ifnormation on warranty, technical serv
SSM 52180 Jan 15, 2024
353640 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG
2024 Bronco (non-Raptor) vehicles will not come from the factory with a pre-installed trailer tow package that includes a 2 in. (50.8 mm) trailer hitch, a 4+7 pin electrical connector and supporting software updates. The trailer tow package
SSM 52180 Jan 15, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2024 Bronco (non-Raptor) vehicles will not come from the factory with a pre-installed trailer tow package that includes a 2 in. (50.8 mm) trailer hitch, a 4+7 pin electrical connector and supporting software updates. The trailer tow package
SSM 52178 Jan 15, 2024
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a rattle from the front windows with the windows placed in the partially down position and driving over rough roads and/or bumps. This condition is currently under investigation and repairs and/or
SSM 52178 Jan 15, 2024
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a rattle from the front windows with the windows placed in the partially down position and driving over rough roads and/or bumps. This condition is currently under investigation and repairs and/or
SSM 52178 Jan 15, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a rattle from the front windows with the windows placed in the partially down position and driving over rough roads and/or bumps. This condition is currently under investigation and repairs and/or
SSM 52166 Jan 9, 2024
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during SYNC module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates: USB Error. This may be due to a lack of memory space available to perfor
SSM 52166 Jan 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during SYNC module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates: USB Error. This may be due to a lack of memory space available to perfor

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD BRONCO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE24019 Opened: Jul 29, 2024 , Closed: Sep 19, 2025
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2021
Low-pressure fuel pump failure
On July 29, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24019 to investigate complaints of low-pressure fuel pump failures in MY 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. Some consumers reported that the failure occurred without warning while driving, resulting in a complete loss of motive power with ... Read more
EA23002 Opened: Sep 29, 2023 , Closed: Oct 31, 2024
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2021
Loss of Motive Power
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporti... Read more
PE22007 Opened: Jul 22, 2022 , Closed: Oct 2, 2023
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2021
Loss of motive power due to valve intake failure on Ford Bronco vehicles.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition dated March 16, 2022, requesting an investigation regarding allegations of defective intake valves in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.7L Eco-boost (“Nano”) engines.  The petitioner alleged these vehicles... Read more
DP22001 Opened: May 27, 2022 , Closed: Jul 28, 2022
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2021
Loss of Motive Power
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received three petitions on March 17, March 18, and March 29, 2022, which requested a defect investigation into an alleged defect of the valves on model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.7L Eco-boost engines. The petitioners alleged tha... Read more
EA05005 Opened: Mar 22, 2005 , Closed: Aug 2, 2006
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A VACUUM THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SCDS ... Read more
RQ98021 Opened: Nov 10, 1998 , Closed: May 23, 2000
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1992
PARKING BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
EA93022 Opened: Jul 30, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
There is no summary currently available
EA93020 Opened: Jul 28, 1993 , Closed: Sep 23, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93010 Opened: Mar 2, 1993 , Closed: Jul 30, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
There is no summary currently available
EA93001 Opened: Jan 7, 1993 , Closed: Aug 20, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 Opened: Sep 9, 1992 , Closed: Jan 7, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
EA92029 Opened: Aug 27, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE92042 Opened: Apr 17, 1992 , Closed: Aug 27, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FNT RECLNING SEAT BCK FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE91017 Opened: Nov 27, 1990 , Closed: Apr 17, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
FORD TRUCK INCONSISTENT VEHICLE CONTROL.
SEE CLOSE RESUME
PE90117 Opened: Sep 12, 1990 , Closed: Dec 27, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
FUEL TANK CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE90036 Opened: Jan 23, 1990 , Closed: Jul 26, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
FLOORBOARD FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
PE87015 Opened: Jan 15, 1987 , Closed: Nov 30, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1981
FRONT BRK CALIPER SEIZURE
ANALYSIS:ALLEGEDLY, DURING BRAKE APPLICATION THE DISC BRAKE CALIPERSSEIZE, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE PULL AND/OR FRONT BRAKE LOCK-UP.SOMEREPORTS CITE A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN UNFOREWARNEDAND UNAVOIDABLE TRAVEL INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES.CONSUMERS CLAIM THATSERVICE PERSONNEL HAVE... Read more

FORD BRONCO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD BRONCO across all model years (1967, 2026).

168 Total Recalls
2,194 Total Complaints
17 Investigations
104 Reported Crashes
192 Reported Fires
132 Reported Deaths

FORD BRONCO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 7 9 View
2025 19 74 View
2024 (current) 16 111
2023 18 266 View
2022 23 508 View
2021 20 303 View
1999 0 5 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 2 109 View
1995 2 131 View
1994 5 114 View
1993 7 45 View
1992 4 56 View
1991 2 37 View
1990 1 77 View
1989 2 118 View
1988 1 68 View
1987 1 61 View
1986 1 43 View
1985 1 24 View
1984 4 11 View
1983 2 4 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 1 2 View
1980 4 0 View
1979 6 2 View
1978 6 0 View
1977 2 1 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1972 1 0 View
1971 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View
1969 0 1 View
1967 2 2 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View