2025 FORD BRONCO

19 recalls, 74 complaints

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
26V343000 May 27, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's ... Read more
1,536 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
26V122000 Mar 3, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov ... Read more
47,804 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V823000 Dec 1, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of p... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became search... Read more
679 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V788000 Nov 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
229,609 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V683000 Oct 10, 2025
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on... Read more
9 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V488000 Jul 25, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of p... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
312,120 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V396000 Jun 13, 2025
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protec... Read more
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C27.
2,272 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V397000 Jun 13, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside 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 and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S64.
27,768 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
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
25V311000 May 9, 2025
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence
A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners 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 25C16.
46 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
25V260000 Apr 18, 2025
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut 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
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. 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. Repairs will be performed free of charg... Read more
2 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
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

Complaint Statistics

74 total complaints 3 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
POWER TRAIN7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
AIR BAGS5
STEERING4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
ENGINE Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V468000 (Engine, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V468000 (Engine, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 18, 2026
Incident date: Aug 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, and the Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; howeve... Read more
ENGINE Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 2026
I was driving on a road around 30 mph when the engine cut off and shifted itself into park. No warning, no power, no movement. Car was dead in the road and I was unable to move it to the curb. I tried to press the drive button. Nothing. i pressed the starter button. Nothing. Parkway Honda said they ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 2026
I was driving on a road around 30 mph when the engine cut off and shifted itself into park. No warning, no power, no movement. Car was dead in the road and I was unable to move it to the curb. I tried to press the drive button. Nothing. i pressed the starter button. Nothing. Parkway Honda said they ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 28, 2026
No warning lights, only noticed a new noise like a whirring sound that matches car speed, not acceleration. Had the car looked at and determined it was likely the same CVT transmission bearing failure most CHR owners are experiencing. Toyota is no help and estimates for repair are $6k to $10k from p... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 25, 2026
Incident date: Jul 24, 2026
The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) failed. Before repair, the check-engine light appeared intermittently, the vehicle sometimes had difficulty starting, and the indicated electric range could suddenly drop from about 30 miles to zero despite a charged high-voltage battery. When this occurred, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 24, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2026
The car just died while going 55mph on the highway. Complete shutdown but luckily both the steering and brakes worked. After stopping it wouldn’t start again. I had my three children in the car aged [XXX], [XXX], and [XXX]. It was a horrific experience. GMC did some repairs to the engine that too... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 24, 2026
Incident date: Jun 24, 2026
Rear camera is not functioning. It does not pop up on the screen and says camera system fault, contact dealership.
AIR BAGS Jun 23, 2026
Incident date: Jun 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed, the vehicle rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The front driver's side air bag did not fully deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that during the crash, the right wrist went through the ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 20, 2026
Incident date: Jun 12, 2026
Driving 75-80mph down the freeway when the car shut off. Had to pull over and shift to park per screen instructions before I could drive again.
AIR BAGS Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: Jun 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal loud sound. The contact stated that all the air bags independently deployed. The contact stated that the deployed air bags impaired the contact vision. The contact held the steerin... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: May 18, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact became aware that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 83,000. It was later discovered during routine maintenance wi... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
Brand new 2026 Forester's factory amplifier system completely failed within a week from purchasing at approximately 570 miles, disabling hands-free communication. California law strictly requires drivers to use phones in a hands-free manner. Drivers are prohibited from holding or physically touching... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
I purchased a set of 4 Kumho tires on my vehicle on 9-24-24 when the vehicle had approximately 62,710 miles. On [XXX] with approximately 78,922 miles on the vehicle, I was informed that all the tires were cracked, they showed me in between the tread and they said they needed replacement. The tires h... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
The contact owns 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while parked and when attempting to input fuel into the vehicle the fuel hose sprayed fuel into the contact's clothing and shoes and began to leak under the vehicle near the rear tires. An independent mechanic was contacted. The contact mention the f... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Engine Control Module (ECM) is malfunctioning, triggering persistent P0101 codes related to the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. This specific issue is addressed in Nissan Technical Service Bulletin DE9... Read more
STEERING Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
The car engine stopped on the highway while driving. Wouldn’t turn back on all of my four children were on the car.
ENGINE Jun 3, 2026
Incident date: Jun 2, 2026
The car engine stopped on the highway while driving. Wouldn’t turn back on all of my four children were on the car.
AIR BAGS May 21, 2026
Incident date: May 18, 2026
Last week, the airbag warning light illuminated on my dashboard. Please be aware that this marks the fourth occurrence of this issue. Each time I bring the vehicle to the dealership, they provide a different explanation, and I am required to cover the repair costs. I have been informed that the vehi... Read more
STEERING May 20, 2026
Incident date: May 13, 2026
On Sunday evening [XXX] at [XXX] I was returning from Long Beach on the [XXX] home to Los Angeles, when I went under an overpass and my emergency braking system activated with an alarm and red arrow pointing to the left. There was no warning before this event. Then my lane assist stopped me from go... Read more
ENGINE May 19, 2026
Incident date: Dec 26, 2025
As a loyal GM customer who has purchased three Cadillac Escalades and had them exclusively serviced at Cadillac dealerships, , I am writing regarding my 2023 Escalade, equipped with the 6.2L V8 (L87) engine, affected by the recall (N252494000) impacting approximately 597,630 vehicles . I recently t... Read more
STRUCTURE May 18, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V732000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver-side B-pillar trim with the Security Key p... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 28, 2026
Incident date: Apr 17, 2026
Hi vibration after 55mph, tire balancing and wheel alignment doesn't help
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 19, 2026
I was informed that it was the transmission. The vehicle does not advance going 5 mph. The vehicle stopped working in a busy intersection and I had to pull over into a parking lot. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone.
ENGINE Apr 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 19, 2026
Rod bearing failure while driving, engine made a clanking noise. Engine made a loud bang and shut off. It was difficult for the driver to get control of the vehicle and get it to the side of the road. Engine threw the rod and piston through the oil pan causing catastrophic internal damage. The oil... Read more
ENGINE Apr 21, 2026
Incident date: Apr 19, 2026
Vehicle has 126,000 miles on it and has a coolant intrusion into the engine. This has also caused my heater to go out with a weird smell and making the engine shake when driving.
ENGINE Apr 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 9, 2026
These are two separate incidents. The first one is the seat moves to the left or to the right given the direction of the vehicle. The other incident was when I was reversing into a parking spot. The gear shifted out of reverse and just was in a floating stage. I then had to put it back into reverse... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 28, 2026
My engine light came on and stayed on. The vehicle also stalled twice when trying to drive home. I was already scheduled for my yearly inspection at the Ford dealership in Washington PA who said they would also check into this issue. The Ford dealership advised me that this was an emissions issue wh... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Apr 3, 2026
Incident date: Apr 3, 2026
I was just driving normal and a message on my dashboard started to appear saying to clean my windshield or the collision mitigation system cannot work, We cleaned the windshield several times and it didn’t work the light still on, mow it got worst all of the lights turned on when I drive the car,... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
I was driving past a school zone at 20 mph, came to a stop to allow children to cross street, as I began my acceleration past the school crossing, I reached a 20mph speed again and my CRV activated the emergency braking system without having anything in front of me that could have activated the forw... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Oct 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal, roaring sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact's husband discovered that the steel belts on t... Read more
ENGINE Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
My turbo and fuel injectors went out at the same time. It has been fixed, so I don't think it can be inspected My safety was put at risk. The car randomly went into limp mode on the interstate at high speeds and suddenly came to almost a complete stop Yes, it was inspected by a mechanic, everyone ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 17, 2026
Car lost propulsion in the middle of the road and would drive over 20 MPH. ICCU failure, which nearly caused me to get into an accident.
ENGINE Mar 12, 2026
Incident date: Mar 12, 2026
Engine with leas than 40,000 miles is consuming one (1) quat of oil every 2,000 miles. GM dealership showed me the internal GM service update stating the accepted rate of oil consumption for engines uses in the vehicles referenced is 1qt per 2,000 miles. That may seem acceptable because GM put it ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Mar 7, 2026
The car is a 2022 with only 17k miles it started by smelling like gas really bad in the car and outside of it and eventually leaking gas badly so i took it into the dealership and it turns out there is a defective weld on the fuel filler neck and it had been leaking for a while. It was a major fire ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
My ABS Modules Code C2200 and cruise control does not function. Chrysler states they are not replacing the malfunctioning part nor will they make a new part to purchase.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
Same problem since 2024 on the silverado infotainment center goes black, radio cuts out. The dealer is hiding this problem from the buyer and not telling them. GM has been working on this for 2 years and they can still sell the truck with an electrical problem. Lemon
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
Dial containing into, fuel quantity, MPG, trip and ODO intermittently will show completely blank (usually in colder weather) and eventually will show. Sometimes takes 2-25 minutes. Honda says the fix is a new dash unit but cause is faulty/bad solders on back of board.
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
All systems warning lights came on
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 8, 2026
Incident date: Feb 7, 2026
Hard jerking while driving clunks while driving shifts rough really bad when driving changes gears its an automatic stalls at lights runs rough jumps forward has no power at times brakes fail when stopping lunges when breaking Dealership and manufacture know about this Its been to dealership ove... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
On my Suzuki XL-7, I have 2 recalls: 1. Fuel pump 2. Windshield clamp. I'm trying to find a dealer to repair the recalls? Can you provide to me any Phoenix area dealer that can fix these two recalls? Thanks.
POWER TRAIN Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
whinning noise during acceleration on the road and gear shift problems
ENGINE Jan 31, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
whinning noise during acceleration on the road and gear shift problems
STEERING Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
Vehicle consistently vibrates at highway speeds, feels like a driveline vibration, wheel, tire or suspension issue. Almost feels like a tire is wobbling.
ENGINE Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
When I try to accelerate some times my truck doesn’t go. It’s like it’s not even in drive. The check engine light is on and the dealership that I bought it from told me just to drive it because they don’t have a loaner vehicle at this time. That it won’t hurt the vehicle to drive but it’... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
Vehicle consistently vibrates at highway speeds, feels like a driveline vibration, wheel, tire or suspension issue. Almost feels like a tire is wobbling.
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
The brake booster system (electric brake booster pump) in my 2014 Toyota Prius has been making frequent, audible cycling noises inside the cabin, particularly during cold weather. I have also noticed a faint odor outside the vehicle that seems related to electrical movement. No ABS or brake warning ... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V433000 (Parking Brake); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns. The co... Read more
STRUCTURE Jan 8, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side exterior B-pillar trim detached and flew off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The... Read more

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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 (current) 19 74
2024 16 111 View
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