2023 Ford Bronco sport problems
The Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV sold by Ford Motor Company and marketed under the Ford Bronco nameplate. It was released alongside the sixth generation Bronco body-on-frame SUV, featuring a similar retro and off-road styling in a smaller footprint. The vehicle is based on the front-wheel drive-based, unibody C2 platform, which is also used by the Ford Escape crossover and Maverick pickup.
Powertrain
Engine
The Bronco Sport has two engine options. The base engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter Ecoboost I3 engine producing 181 hp (184 PS; 135 kW) at 6,000 rpm, and 190 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m; 26 kg⋅m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. It is also available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecoboost I4 engine producing 245 hp (248 PS; 183 kW) at 6,000 rpm, and 275 lb⋅ft (373 N⋅m; 38.0 kg⋅m) of torque at 3,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
4x4 drive system
The Bronco Sport comes equipped with an all-wheel drive system with "G.O.A.T. Modes" (Goes Over Any Terrain). The G.O.A.T. modes allow the driver to select different terrains for the 4x4 system. The Bronco Sport has four-wheel independent suspension. Only the Badlands model has a twin-clutch rear differential that can act as a rear differential locker based on the GK drive system used in the Focus RS, and has torque vectoring. Unlike the Bronco, the Bronco Sport does not have a low-range transfer case. Instead of having traditional front bump stops, the Badlands model Bronco Sport has hydraulic bump stops. The Base, Big Bend, and Outer Banks models share the same AWD system as the Escape, with proprietary programming for off-road use. The Bronco Sport has the tow capability of 2,000–2,200 lb (907–998 kg) depending on the engine.
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Common 2023 Ford Bronco sport problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, several common problems have been reported:
- Rear Drive Unit Failures:
- Less common but equally concerning, rear drive unit failures have been reported, primarily in the 1.5-liter engine-equipped Bronco Sports. These failures can leave drivers stranded due to powertrain issues.
- Battery Failures:
- Battery failures in the Bronco Sport have caused unexplainable engine-related issues, often resolved only after battery replacement. Many owners replace the battery at the first sign of trouble.
- Brake Trouble Related To Noise:
- Some Bronco Sport owners have experienced unusual noises from the rear brakes, particularly when operating the vehicle in reverse. This issue has led to delays in service appointments and concerns about brake performance.
- Windshield Damage:
- Owners have reported an unusually high rate of windshield damage, which can be a significant inconvenience and safety concern. The frequency of windshield damage has raised questions about the vehicle's durability and quality.
These problems highlight various reliability issues with the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, impacting the driving experience and potentially causing safety hazards and unexpected breakdowns. Owners have expressed frustration with delays in repairs, parts availability, and the overall handling of these issues by Ford Motor Company.
Does 2023 Ford Bronco have engine problems?
And fix their ever-increasing. Quality issues one of the biggest issues Ford had with the first year 2021 Bronco had to do with a 2.7 liter V6 engine. There was a catastrophic defect in a batch of
What are the downsides of the 2023 Ford Bronco?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Noises And Leaks. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks. ...
- Transmission Minor. ...
- In-car Electronics. ...
- Engine Major. ...
- Steering And Suspension. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- Body Hardware. ...
- Drive System.
Are 2023 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has a predicted reliability score of 87 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What is the most common problems with Ford Bronco sport?
What are the Problems with Ford Bronco Sport?
- Fuel Leaks.
- Paint Chipping.
- 4WD Overheating.
- Engine Issues.
- Suspension Problems.
- Issues with the Brakes.
Are there any problems with the 2023 Ford Bronco?
Noises And Leaks
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
What are the problems with the new Ford Bronco Sport?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Noises And Leaks. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks. ...
- Brakes. ...
- In-car Electronics. ...
- Steering And Suspension. ...
- Transmission Minor. ...
- Fuel System/Emissions. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- Drive System.
Are 2023 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has a predicted reliability score of 87 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
Is the Ford Bronco being discontinued in 2023?
The Blue Oval has reportedly canceled all remaining, unfilled 2023 Ford Bronco two-door Heritage and Heritage Limited orders due not only to the UAW strike, but also supplier issues and the simple fact that, well, the 2023 model year is winding down.
2023 Ford Bronco sport car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Bronco sport problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Service brakes problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Ford Bronco sport vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2023 Ford Bronco sport
The NHTSA has received 55 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Ford Bronco sport. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2023 Ford Bronco sport vehicles.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-21
- VIN: 3FMCR9C64PR
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated when parked or driving the passenger windshield wiper engages would active on its own. contact stated this occurs when there is no precipitation on the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired . The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was unknown.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-20
- VIN: 3FMCR9B6XPR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: I was able to start my vehicle in my driveway, without the key. Unknown to me at the time, the key was in fact in my house, in my bedroom, not in my purse, or on my body. But I was able to drive 15 miles without that key. Fortunately the automatic start/stop was engaged, if it hadn't been I could've been stranded at an intersection or worse, had an accident stalled at an intersection. Once the car was turned off it would not restart, it said "no key detected". I was left stranded in someone's driveway until my son drove to my home to retrieve the key. This should never happen, the car should never have been able to start with the key inside my house.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-12
- VIN: 3FMCR9C61PR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have been trying to get my car serviced due to a "recall" that can only be done off island. This requires barge cost (to Maui and back), being present to pick up car from barge and drop off at dealership, time on Maui to allow dealership to remedy the recall, wait at least a week for the barge to return it back to Molokai, and then time to pick up vehicle at the barge once back on Molokai. I have tried to organize with my dealership that is on Maui, and they will not pay for anything but the actual "recall work". My vehicle is a little over a year with only 7800 miles on it. The expense of all of the above and the time needed without a vehicle is not something I can afford (Barge alone is approximately $1500). After several communications with Ford, they told me I had to deal with my nearest dealership, and if still having difficulty getting repairs done at no cost to contact NHTSA.gov. Thank you for any information and help you can provide me.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-10
- VIN: 3FMCR9D98PR
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: See Illustration Overly sensitive driver’s side shoulder restraint resulting in abnormal restraint and the inability to see around the "B" pillar during normal deceleration. When I’m slowing down (from position 3 to 2) with normal deceleration, I’m blocked by trees, buildings, and signs indicated by the hash. Therefore I don’t have visibility of the oncoming traffic until I’ve reached (position 1) @ about 25 mph. That’s about when the harness locks up -- give or take 5mph. If there’s oncoming traffic there’s no issue; once at a full stop the harness releases and I’m on my way. If there isn’t any traffic (thus, no reason to stop); I still have to stop because I’m restrained by now and the “B” pillar blocks any view of potential oncoming traffic. Unlike any other vehicle I've ever driven , I’m unable to lean forward to see around the pillar and make a safe decision to stop or continue into the intersection at (position 0). Imagine you’re following me and have reached (position 1), and you don’t see any traffic so you anticipate that I will keep going but I don’t, I have no choice but to come to a full and complete stop because I don’t know that there’s no traffic. This creates mayhem on the highway and appears that I’m brake checking (or otherwise intentionally irritating other drivers behind me for no reason. This results in road rage and I’m always the culprit since I’m not yielding as the intersection is designed. (this happens frequently at this intersection) If I think about it prior to reaching (position 3 [prior to any significant deceleration]) I will try to lean forward or take hands off the wheel to put slack in the harness so that I’m able to see around the “B” pillar even after the harness locks up. Not only is that not safe, but I’m forced to intentionally override the car’s safety systems increasing the chances of injury if I am in a collision.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 3FMCR9C67PR
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the seat belt mechanisms for the rear driver's side and rear passenger side seats had malfunctioned and did not properly retract to secure the [XXX] child inside the car seat. On one occasion while making a turn the child's head made contact with the rear passenger side door window causing a mild head injury. No medical treatment was required. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the failure was not able to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 3,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-06
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- VIN: 3FMCR9C69PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The alarm was going off when I opened the lift gate to put bags in. The alarm would not turn off so I opened driver’s door and stepped on brake and started the car. Alarm went off but car suddenly went into reverse and catapulted me out of the car. Driver four was open and I got pinned under the care while it continued to Move in reverse. The vehicle ran over my left lower leg both knees and R thigh. It kept moving about 35-40’ in reverse. My brother was there and he tried to stop the care but was also knocked down by driver four and his R foot was run over.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-14
- VIN: 3FMCR9D90PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The display for all the support systems does not boot up properly. This means I cannot access any of the advanced systems, the radio, or any of the other related systems. This is the display in the center console/dashboard. It is not know if other systems are impacted without this display because you cannot see any of the system messages that normally appear on the screen. The camera stays on because the computer does not override.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: 3FMCR9C68PR
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I fear for my safety in my vehicle because it’s been a lot of trouble since I first bought it. The vehicle reduces power and won’t let me accelerate even though the agency said they had fixed it already, the auto stop malfunctions and messes with the vehicle’s engine. Now that this new incident happened with the engine/gasoline that the car started shaking and just wouldn’t turn on I am very concerned. The agency claims it was contaminated gas but I went to the gas station to file a police report and the gas at the gas station was completely fine. There was a recall on the “fuel injectors cracking, causing gasoline or vapors to leak at a high rate onto hot surfaces in the engine compartment.” -nhtsa and I believe this is what might be wrong with my vehicle even though it doesn’t come out with the vin. I drive from home to school, work, and the university everyday and I feel unsafe because the truck stutters which I am certain it has to do with a manufacturer gas tank error. I’m not sure what can be done in this case, but I feel like my life or the life of others is in danger driving it out in the road with all the stuttering the vehicle has been doing even from months back.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-15
- VIN: 3FMCR9B63PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Bought this car new only 10 months ago, and have had to take it in constantly. 1. Within a few weeks after purchase, the bolts came flying off the wheels while driving on the freeway causing the wheels to nearly fly off! 2. Multiple recalls for the computer system, took it in at least 3 different times, screen was blacking out and electronics went down. 3. Tail lights went completely out. 4. 3 weeks ago while driving, the Bronco completely died in the middle of a heavy traffic intersection. All doors locked me in, had to manually push vehicle to the side and call for a tow. Towed it to Ford dealer, they said the fuel system went out, they’ve had it for 3 weeks and still don’t know what’s wrong with it!! I went to see the Gen Mgr, 2 employees there said I bought a lemon. GM said if I have a lemon then the whole fleets are lemons. This is a $43,000 car and I should not be having issue upon issue continually. I want them to replace my vehicle or give me a full refund! Very dangerous to drive a car that has severe safety issues!
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-08
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FMCR9D93PR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 5 MPH, the rubber brake pad detached, the driver's foot slipped on the metal and crashed into a freezer, located in the garage and the bumper detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, police report or fire. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a claim and referred her to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-04
- VIN: 3FMCR9C66PR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I had parked and turned off my Bronco after a 2 hour drive. When I went back outside about 30 minutes later, I started the vehicle only to get an ear piercing noise coming out of the speakers. I turned off the radio and car but it lasted about 30 seconds and then stopped. Twice again I tried to start the car and the loud noise started again and lasted 30-45 seconds. My Apple Watch registered a noise at 110 decibels. I could not stay in the car as it hurt my ears. No warning lights or anything to let me know this was going to happen. I have taken it in to the dealer and they said it was a PCM module going bad.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-19
- VIN: 3FMCR9B63PR
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicle has had continuous issues with loss of oil pressure. Vehicle has been to ford service dept multiple times and is still uncorrected. Issue arises when placed under mild to hard acceleration conditions, ie passing a vehicle on interstate conditions. Problem is able to be duplicated when at operating temperatures. Once oil leashed is lost, the vehicle goes into limp mode with an illuminated engine light and low oil pressure warning message in the display screen. Message will clear and vehicle will go back into normal operation once the vehicle has been shut down and restarted. The engine light will remain illuminated. This issue almost resulted in a motor vehicle collision while enroute to work this morning trying to avoid a semi that rapidly changed lanes to avoid another accident. When I went to accelerated to avoid the collision, I lost power and was almost hit.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-01
- VIN: 3FMCR9C66PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Radio screen goes black often sometimes going black and the radio still plays. Sometimes the screen goes completely out or is stuck on one screen and it will not reset even after turning car off and back on again
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-28
- VIN: 3FMCR9B69PR
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Tires are Continental 225/65 R 17 On June 18, 2024 the right rear tire went flat in less than 200 yards at 15 mph in our driveway. The dealership said it was a non reparable puncture that split the sidewall. On July 28, 2024 the left rear tire went flat in less than 200 yards at 15 mph in our driveway. The vehicle has less than 2500 miles and never carries heavy loads. I understand that there was a recall on similar Continental Tires. Fortunately both of these incidents happened in our driveway. We live near the Blue Ridge Mountains, had this occurred at higher speed on a mountain road it could have been disastrous.
LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: 3FMCR9C63PR
- Components: LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control activated, a "Cancelled" message for the Lane Departure feature was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving within the lane markers with no other vehicle nearby. Additionally, the contact stated that recently the vehicle independently jerked to the right after the message was displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided an appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,500.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 3FMCR9B66PR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that there was a loud grinding sound while depressing the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. No further information was available. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 4,500.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-07
- VIN: 3FMCR9C6XPR
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The hood flew up and shattered windshield while driving. It was never popped or unlocked. This car only has 1000 miles on it. A warning went on seconds before it happened.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-06
- VIN: 3FMCR9C67PR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: On more than one occasion, the speakers have emitted an ear piercing startling noise while driving. The first time it happened, i was driving and I could not get the noise to stop despite turning off the radio. My ears ached for days. It had been only a couple days since I purchase the vehicle. I took it to Ford’s service department. It stayed there for a few days only to be told they cannot find any issue with the car or software The second and 3rd time it happened, the radio was not on but my phone was connected through the USB port. The duration of the screeching was shorter but still disturbing enough to leave me shaking. Both the volume on the car radio and the volume on my phone were set to a very low setting. Screeching noise emitted was loudly deafening and a safety hazard.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3FMCR9B65PR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport.The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the four-wheel drive engaged and disengaged independently. The contact stated she heard a loud clanking noise coming from the front tires as the four-wheel drive warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and noticed smoke and a small fire coming from the front of the hood. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with some water from her water bottle. The fire department or local police department was not contacted. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the following day to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V267000 (Electrical System, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-15
- VIN: 3FMCR9D95PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not fully charged as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed but no failure was found. The contact was advised by the technician to allow the vehicle to fully charge, for the vehicle to operate as intended. The contact attempted to charge the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact sought a second opinion and was advised that the failure was a recurring failure with similar vehicles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 4,100.
ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-22
- VIN: 3FMCR9B63PR
- Components: ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-13
- VIN: 3FMCR9C69PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: When the vehicle turns on there are times when the screen just remains all black, only time it changes is when the reverse camera is activated. When the vehicle is in Drive the screen doesn’t turn on. Also Bluetooth constantly disconnects all devices once the vehicle is turned off.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-16
- VIN: 3FMCR9B6XPR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Got a flat on the right front tire. I pulled over on level concrete area. The vehicle was off, in park, and parking brake "appeared" to be on. Using the the vehicle's jack, I jacked the vehicle up and had taken the flat off. The vehicle rolled back and off the jack and the disk break crashed to the concrete. I checked the parking break and made sure the vehicle was in park and it was. I jacked it up again. As I was starting to replace the spare, the vehicle rolled back again and could have pinned my hand between the fender and the spare tire. A passerby stopped the a floor jack and a chulk and we changed the tire. First, the base of the jack is too narrow and the vehicle was not stable. This was an ideal location to change a tire and still was a disaster.
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-10
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FMCR9C69PR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Break locked during turn and ABS system failed, as a result, cash crashed into a rock. This could have been very serious had the car been going faster. The car ABS system needs to be recalled on ALL BRONCO SPORTS. The car will go to the dealer for review. There were no warning lamps or other symptoms prior to the crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 3FMCR9C67PR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: After having an Oil Change / Simple first time service, my Radio Screen Resets EVERY time you turn the car off. Most recently though, I was driving for about 3 miles or so, and the Reverse Camera Froze on the screen, nothing would clear it. The Radio / Power button did not work, no sound, no anything would work. I could not turn my car off as I was driving. I did place the car in park at a red light and still no change, camera stayed frozen / stuck on the screen, radio id stuck on panel (tiny screen behind the steering wheel). No Sound Nothing. All of these items worked until I took it to the Ford Dealership for Service. The Service Director states this isn't his people and this car is known for it's electronic issues.
2023 Ford Bronco sport recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2023 Ford Bronco sport.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, and 2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- Consequence: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 27, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
- Consequence: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
- Consequence: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S20.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak.
- Consequence: A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS Module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S01.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.
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Positive 2023 Ford Bronco sport car reviews
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Miss Spicy is such a great little Bronco Sport! It's so easy to handle and drive, and it feels incredibly solid. Plus, the seat is like a giant hug - I felt comfortable from the moment I left the dealership.
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When I first saw the 'baby' Bronco, I wasn't sure about its looks or stance. However, as time went by and I saw more of them on the road, I became enamoured with it, although I was still a bit skeptical about owning one. After driving it for a couple of weeks and 300 miles, I must say I'm impressed with its ride quality. Even with the Badlands package, the ride is smooth and quiet. The power of the 2.0 L 4 is sufficient to propel this little colt up hills, and the eight-speed transmission is seamless. The shifting is more noticeable in ECO mode, but I don't notice it in NORM or SPORT mode. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to test the SLIPPERY mode yet. I haven't tried the other G.O.A.T modes either, and I probably won't voluntarily try the 'rock crawl' mode. The interior is a bit plastic, and I'm not a fan of the screen standing above the dash, but I imagine it will grow on me over time. Unlike other reviews, I don't think it looks cheap. It's not the same quality as the Lariat pick-up I traded in for it, nor is it close to the 80K I paid for the truck. However, I think Ford has done a great job of balancing the needs of weekend outdoor enthusiasts and daily drivers like me. The easily cleaned materials are appreciated as I've aged and become less able to spend hours cleaning my vehicles. If you want all the upscale interior treatments, the Outer Banks version will be the better option. Otherwise, the Premium Package added to the Badlands will come with most of the treatments, but beware that it adds 10K to the price tag when all is said and done. I balanced what I really care about, the larger engine and more capable AWD system, along with an intent to stay as close to 40K as possible. I think it meets my needs well. What I like the most is that the build quality is impressive, and there are little to no squeaking plastic parts when driving down the road.The engine performance is truly impressive for a four-cylinder, even for someone like me who usually prefers eight cylinders. The design is spot on, with enough of the original Bronco cues to take me back to 1966 - and I remember the original Bronco quite well! The interior layout is well done, with everything easy to reach and the radio and HVAC knobs are much appreciated. However, I do have a few minor complaints. Firstly, I find the rotary gear selector a bit frustrating - I would much prefer a lever. Secondly, I have to confirm 'N' every time I am at a drive-thru line, which is irritating. Lastly, I wish the G.O.A.T menu and Start/Stop function would stay engaged until I opt otherwise. Overall, vehicle preferences are subjective, so what I like or dislike may not be the same for you. It's always best to evaluate from the driver's seat before making a decision. When it came time to move from my F-250 to something more manageable and practical for my old age, I wasn't originally thinking about the 'baby' Bronco. However, the added cost of the full-size version didn't make sense for me since I'm not into off-roading or outdoor activities. I don't need to remove the tops or doors, nor do I feel the need to impress my neighbors with a vehicle that will never do what it was designed to do. After all, how many people own big trucks and only use them for everyday driving?When you're looking for a comfortable and capable AWD SUV that's not too big or too small, this little colt fits the bill perfectly. It's easy to handle at the dealership and the pump, and even easier to tie to the hitching post. In fact, it's much easier than dealing with a 26' 3/4 ton truck!
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After placing my order in October 2022, my vehicle arrived at the dealership on January 6, 2023. I am happy to report that the build quality is good and I am quite satisfied with my purchase. In fact, the paint quality is even better than the premium cost rapid red on my 2022 Mustang.
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After driving my Bronco Sport Heritage a few days, I absolutely love it! It rides so smoothly and is incredibly easy to drive. Plus, there's plenty of room for my husband and me. I'm so glad I made the purchase!
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It sounds like you made an excellent choice with your purchase! Your wife's daily driver seems to be the perfect fit for her needs. The compact size and larger feel are great features, and the interior room is surprisingly spacious. The premium package adds some fantastic features, including a high-end stereo. The seat material is comfortable, and the ride on the highway is smooth. The gas mileage is also impressive, as you barely used any gas on your 80-mile drive home from Orlando. The adaptive cruise and lane keep features worked flawlessly in traffic, making for a stress-free drive. Even with the all-terrain tires, the road noise was barely noticeable. The vehicle also has plenty of storage options, including a great cargo management system with two levels for your belongings. It's great that you can quickly access what you need by opening just the glass instead of the entire hatch door.
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Are you having problems with your 2023 Ford Bronco sport?
Ali Carroll 2025-03-28
I love my Bronco Sport! Unfortunately, I had a slow leak in one of my tires less than a month after purchasing it. The Ford dealership I went to said I needed to buy a new tire for $268, claiming it was due to road hazard. However, I hadn't hit anything and the tire sidewall looked like it was separating. After doing some research, I discovered that this particular tire has major structural issues and only gets 2.7 stars on Continental's own website. Most of the negative reviews mention weak sidewalls, separating, blowouts, and sidewall bubbles. It's concerning that Ford would put such poorly rated tires on a new vehicle, especially a Bronco Sport. I believe these tires should be discontinued and recalled as they pose a safety risk. While Ford blames the tires and the dealer points to Ford, it's important for potential buyers to be aware of this issue before purchasing a Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend. Please take a moment to check the reviews for the Continental ProContact Tx tires on Continental's website before making a purchase. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Kameron Morissette 2024-06-16
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has a really nice exterior and interior, but the driving performance could be improved. I noticed some vibration in the steering wheel when changing lanes.
Otho Luettgen 2024-04-25
I strongly advise against purchasing this vehicle. My personal experience with the Ford Bronco Sport 2022 Big Bend has been quite disappointing. The car's GPS system has never worked, and the driver's window came with a stain that was never addressed. Just a month after purchasing the car, I encountered issues with overheating and malfunctioning air conditioning. In my opinion, this car is not a good investment. While I previously owned a Volkswagen, which is not known for its quality, I can confidently say that it was a better car than the Bronco.
Jaquan Witting 2024-02-08
I love my Bronco Sport, but unfortunately, I had an issue with one of the tires. The dealership told me that I needed to buy a new tire for $268 due to a road hazard, but I hadn't hit anything and the tire sidewall looked like it was separating. After doing some research, I found out that this tire has major structural issues and gets only 2.7 stars on Continental's own website. Many of the bad reviews are related to weak sidewalls, such as separating, blowouts, and sidewall bubbles. I believe that these tires should be discontinued and recalled because they are dangerous. It's disappointing that Ford would put such poorly rated tires on a new vehicle, especially a Bronco Sport. I will need to replace all the tires, and while Ford blames the tires, I believe that they are responsible for putting such low-quality tires on a new car. If you're buying a new Ford, make sure it doesn't have these dangerous tires!