2021 Ford Bronco problems
The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs manufactured and marketed by Ford. The first SUV model developed by the company, five generations of the Bronco were sold from the 1966 to 1996 model years. A sixth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2021 model year. The nameplate has been used on other Ford SUVs, namely the 1984–1990 Bronco II compact SUV and the 2021 Bronco Sport compact crossover.
Originally developed as a compact off-road vehicle using its own chassis, the Bronco initially competed against the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. For 1978, Ford enlarged the Bronco, making it a short-wheelbase version of the F-Series pickup truck; the full-size Bronco competed against the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Dodge Ramcharger.
Following a decline in demand for large two-door SUVs, Ford discontinued the Bronco after the 1996 model year, replacing it with the four-door Ford Expedition; followed by the larger Ford Excursion. After a 25-year hiatus, the sixth-generation Bronco is now offered as a mid-size two-door SUV for the first time. It is also offered as a full-size four-door SUV with a 16 in (41 cm) longer wheelbase. It competes directly with the Jeep Wrangler as both a two-door and a four-door (hardtop) convertible.
From 1965 to 1996, the Ford Bronco was manufactured by Ford at its Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan, where it also manufactures the sixth-generation version.
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Common 2021 Ford Bronco problems
The Ford Bronco, introduced in 2021, has gained popularity as an off-road adventure vehicle, designed to compete with the Jeep Wrangler. However, like any vehicle, it is not immune to mechanical issues. Here are some common problems reported by Bronco owners:
- Engine failure: The 2021 Ford Bronco is under investigation by federal safety officials for engine failure, which may affect 25,538 vehicles.
- Transmission issues: Some owners have reported problems with shifting gears, slipping transmissions, or even complete failures. Regular maintenance, such as fluid changes, can help prevent transmission issues.
- Electrical malfunctions: These can range from faulty wiring to issues with the dashboard displays. If you notice any flickering lights or erratic behaviour from your Bronco’s electrical system, it is essential to have it inspected by a qualified mechanic.
- Fuel leaks: There have been numerous reports about problems regarding the Bronco Sport leaking fuel. A recall was issued in August 2021 (21V625000) due to a fuel leak that could cause a fire.
- Paint chipping: The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is prone to paint chipping, which can lead to corrosion and serious paint quality issues down the line.
- 4WD overheating: The Bronco Sport, while not as off-road friendly as the larger Bronco, has experienced overheating issues in the 4WD system during off-road testing.
- Suspension problems: The Bronco Sport has been recalled twice due to suspension problems, including missing or loose rear suspension bolts and incorrect front lower control arms.
- Issues with the brakes: The Bronco Sport has experienced brake-related problems, including a severe lack of braking power, which led to a recall (21V922000).
When addressing these issues, it is crucial to find a reliable and experienced mechanic who specializes in Ford vehicles, particularly the Bronco model.
Are the 2021 Broncos having problems?
Initially, the organization initiated an inquiry into over 25,000 2021 Broncos equipped with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine following 26 complaints regarding a potential loss of motive power at highway speeds with no possibility of a restart.
How reliable are 2021 Bronco?
The 2021 Ford Bronco enjoys a 4/4.5 out of 5-star reliability rating among most online reputable sites such as Cars or Motorbiscuit while ConsumerReports isn't too generous with a 3 (average) out of 5-star reliability rating.
Are there any recalls on the 2021 Ford Bronco?
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended.
What are the transmission issues on the 2021 Ford Bronco?
Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a MT88 manual transmission may experience a rotational scraping noise in ambient temps below 10°C (50°F) and after a cold soak with the transmission in neutral, 1st, and/or 2nd gear and clutch engaged. The noise may go away as the transmission warms up.
Are the 2021 Broncos having problems?
Initially, the organization initiated an inquiry into over 25,000 2021 Broncos equipped with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine following 26 complaints regarding a potential loss of motive power at highway speeds with no possibility of a restart.
How reliable are 2021 Bronco?
The 2021 Ford Bronco enjoys a 4/4.5 out of 5-star reliability rating among most online reputable sites such as Cars or Motorbiscuit while ConsumerReports isn't too generous with a 3 (average) out of 5-star reliability rating.
What are the transmission issues on the 2021 Ford Bronco?
Issue: Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a MT88 manual transmission may experience a rotational scraping noise in ambient temps below 10°C (50°F) and after a cold soak with the transmission in neutral, 1st, and/or 2nd gear and clutch engaged. The noise may go away as the transmission warms up.
Are there any recalls on the 2021 Ford Bronco?
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended.
2021 Ford Bronco car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Bronco problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Visibility/wiper problems
- Service brakes problems
- Back over prevention problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2021 Ford Bronco vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2021 Ford Bronco
The NHTSA has received 129 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2021 Ford Bronco. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.
2024-10-09
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-01
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP8ML
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Both rear shocks disassembled. The external reservoir to the factory 2021 Badlands bilstein shocks fell off at or around 36,000 miles. I did not hit a particular pothole, drive off road, it’s used for town/highway driving only, yet both external reservoir cylinders fell off at some point. These are solid cylinders that could cause damage to other vehicles. Now, my vehicle has an unsafe suspension ride, bouncy and kicks, and I’m scheduled for out of pocket repair.
2024-10-04
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-27
- VIN: 1FMEE5DH7ML
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Back window clips on this softo top ford bronco broke cause water to enter thru the clip holes and lil gap.
2024-09-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-01
- VIN: 1FMEE5DPXML
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I had multiple issues with the window/door drivers side rear. At first the door would not open because of the window getting stuck up. The window would also get stuck open at times. The vehicle was brought back to the dealership 3x for this same issue. The top seam (weather strip) appeared to "fall" down and trap it and then other times the window wouldn't completely close and you could hear whistling sound from the air forcing through the space. This had been going on until this past week when while driving on the highway the window just shattered into pieces. Thankfully no one was in that seat at the time.
2024-08-22
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-10
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH5ML
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V165000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-08-21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP2ML
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While driving my family of 4 the week before last, our Bronco without warning began shaking and then lost all power / ability to accelerate. I was able to pull to the side of the road before the engine completely shut off. A warning light then showed indicating “manual restart required” for which I could not locate any information in the manual. This happened in 110 degree heat and with young kids in the car. There was no previous warning and the engine would not reengage. Vehicle had to be towed 100 miles to Ford dealership nearer to our home. Dealership diagnosis indicated the problem was the fuel pump which then was replaced, although they did not acknowledge that this was a “known” issue. We were fortunate this happened in an area where we were able to pull over outside of a direct traffic lane and did not happen 15 minutes later where we would have been traveling at high speed on a busy freeway.
2024-08-16
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-10
- VIN: 1FMDE5DH9ML
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Shocks blew out on the highway with 47500 miles on it.vehicle was pushed sideways when hitting bumps
2024-08-02
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-31
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH7ML
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Vehicle stopped multiple times over the course of 2 weeks. 1 time it shut off while driving on a side road. I was able to restart and continue on. The last time it shut off in my driveway abs would not start again. Vehicle Ford dealership was recently towed to Ford dealership awaiting repair.
2024-07-29
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-12
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP0ML
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the driver's side rear shock absorber became detached and struck the vehicle traveling behind. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the shock absorber had exploded causing the shock to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred within a year. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 44,000.
2024-07-25
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-08
- VIN: 1FMEE5DH5ML
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: Ford Bronco windshield washer reservoir will no longer hold fluids. Multiple attempts to refill lead to the reservoir being empty. This is problematic as the windshield CANNOT be cleaned while driving the vehicle. Finally got an appointment with a Ford dealer to be told that the washer reservoir needs to be replaced, that they know these crack and fail, and that I was 9 days out of warranty. Dealership also stated there was a long backlog to get a replacement washer reservoirs (3-4 weeks minimum). There is no way that the reservoir could have been damaged by us (the owner) - it is nestled between the exterior and interior of the front quarter panel and inaccessible unless the exterior quarter panel is removed. This appears to be a well-known issue with Bronco owners as many forums (easily found in internet searches) have numerous complaints and discussions about the leaking washer fluid reservoirs.
2024-07-15
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-07
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP5ML
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Bronco lost power, crank no start, 24 miles from a maintained road. Left us stranded and required 5 Jeeps to recover vehicle to pavement before having it towed to dealer 172 miles away. Extremely dangerous situation to lose power descending a steep hill and leaving vehicle stranded miles off road in 100+ degree weather. Low Fuel pressure DTC captured, possible loss of fuel pump, several similar reports on [XXX] . Currently at dealership for diag and warranty work. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-05-14
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-02
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP4ML
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Week and half ago engine started idling real rough, sputtering, then drove about 100 yds. Engine conked out in middle of intersection and would not restart. Was dangerous because had 3 grandchildren in back seat. Because engine wouldn’t start I had trouble trying to get it in neutral to push vehicle to side of road. Had to walk grand kids back to their house. Got a AAA tow approximately 35 miles to Ford dealer where purchased. There were no warning messages prior to engine failure except the rough idle and sputtering Vehicle was diagnosed as a fuel pump failure, but vehicle is still at dealership over 10 days awaiting parts
2024-04-15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-26
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP0ML
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was towing the vehicle with my Class A RV. It was a total loss nothing could be inspected. I was in hour number 6 of our long drive to Key West. I looked out of my left side mirror and noticed smoke coming from behind my RV. I immediately pulled off the interstate onto the shoulder. I moved behind my RV and noticed the vehicle was on fire. Within in seconds the fire engulfed the whole vehicle. I had seconds to unhook it from my RV. It took me three tries to unhook because of the smoke. I eventually got it unhooked and went back to the front of the RV and pulled forward out of harms way.
2024-03-24
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-04
- VIN: 1FMDE5FP6ML
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2.7 engine failure while accelerating on to a hwy. Loss of acceleration and power. I was unable to get fully off the road. Engine was replaced under warranty only 3,636 miles on car. No warning lights prior to this failure. Once engine failed and started smoking the check engine light came on.
2024-03-12
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-02
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH7ML
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound from the rear of the vehicle. When the contact stopped at his destination, he observed that the rear removable soft top had come loosened, and the plastic clips used to hold the soft top in place had fractured due to the force of the air blowing over the roof of the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred for the second time and had been previously repaired a year prior. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 23-2091 Loose Exterior Fabric on Rear Window (Structure). The failure mileage was 42,725.
2024-02-22
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-03
- VIN: 1FMEE5DH2ML
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The stock bilstein shocks lost the reservoir for hydraulic fluids causing shock absorber to fail while driving. the canister simply fell off. I didn't hit anything other than normal bumps in the road. The vehicle has never been in an accident or offroad to cause the canister to fall off. Many other owners have complained on different blog sites about this same issue. This causes the vehicle to bounce uncontrollably since the shocks are rendered useless without the hydraulic canister/reservoir. Bouncing down the highway is super dangerous, and Ford didn't really seem to be worried that this is happening when I called the 800 Ford Assistance number two different times. I think a recall of these shock absorbers is required. I ended up having to pay for brand new shocks after 36,600 miles and Ford told me I had to use OEM (same bad designed shocks) to maintain my extended warranty. Please research and recall this dangerous part. Here is one forum discussing the issue. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-02-05
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-05
- VIN: 1FMDE5BHXML
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V165000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and two unknown dealers were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-01-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-27
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH8ML
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The prime screen fails, will not enable any system updates, interconnectivity via bluetooth devices fails...basically everything to do with the primary screen fails. We have documentation to show multiple visits to the dealership that have not been able to fix it. Most recently the dealer has a full screen replacement parts on backorder. They state they have no idea when the backorder will be resolved as they believe the factory will not ship the parts until they are no longer having quality control issues. This has been numerous visits to the deal on the same issue so we need to invoke the lemon law to address this problem.
2024-01-24
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-10
- VIN: 1FMEE5DH0ML
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V165000 (Back Over Prevention) 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 dealer was contacted it was confirmed that the software to perform the update was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and it was confirmed that the parts to perform the software updates were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2023-12-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-26
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH7ML
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: Four hours into a drive today, going down a fairly steep hill @ ~30mph into a 4 point intersection my Bronco lost all power, brakes and steering. I mean it had nothing. We barely made it thru the intersection because the cars coming directly at us slammed brakes. I had no control and went off the road into someone’s yard, barely missing their fence. It was the scariest thing we’ve ever encountered. My son in the back screaming STOP at the top of his lungs is burned in my brain. What makes all of this worse is that Ford just had it in the shop for 3 days because the week before when they had my Bronco in the shop for yearly inspection/oil change and under their care it had the first symptoms of this issue. I received an app notice of a battery failure AND at their request because of this new issue they wanted my car for a “longer look” the following week. Today was first time driving it since they handed it back to me (I use the valet service that picks up and drops it back to me). Ford could come back and say they will give us a new car and there’s no way I can ever convince my wife to get back in this car. She was absolutely freaked out as the cars coming towards us would have drilled her door. It took Ford 4 hours to come 17 miles to tow us (probably a contractor) to the local Ford dealer that was closed by the time it arrived. We had to Uber to Enterprise and then drive the rental home four hours.
2023-12-20
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-10
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH1ML
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V069000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2023-11-27
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-27
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP0ML
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2023-11-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-05
- VIN: 1FMEE5BP4ML
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the accelerator pedal became inoperable. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty fuel pump inside the fuel tank and a faulty fuel module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 16,900.
2023-10-24
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH2ML
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The brake pedal was extremely stiff while depressed. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle struck a speed sign, causing the front driver's side mirror to shatter, and glass shards flew inside the vehicle, cutting the contact's son's left hand and arm. Medical attention was not received. The air bags did not deploy. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the brake vacuum hoses, front driver's side mirror, and quarter panel needed to be replaced. Only the brake vacuum hoses were replaced by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that prior to the accident, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the same issue; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 20,553.
2023-10-07
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-13
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP5ML
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The wiper will work for about 20 minutes. the slow to a very slow intermittent wipe no matter the rain amount. Once this has started you can adjust the speed of the wiper and it will work for about 30 seconds the fall back into the slow intermittent wipe. I took it to the dealer, and they said the wipers were working normally, even though I have a video of the issue happening. There are no indications of a malfunction on the dashboard.
2023-10-03
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-29
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP8ML
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I was out offroading in remote desert of Oregon for hours. I stopped with the engine on to hook up my air compressor to refill the air in them before returning to pavement. Truck idled until timeout time and started back up without problem. Drove less than a mile and bronco started sputtering while attempted in move forward. Completed my turn onto the highway and realized there was a problem. Had barely enough time to get to the shoulder where the vehicle wouldn't start again. Pulled negative battery cable to reset, no help. It was very clear there was fuel delivery issue. Tank was full when I started my adventure and was still over half full when the fuel pump/module died. Luckily I just got back into cellular range and was able to call for a tow. I was on a blind corner as well. There really wasn't much time to get the vehcile to safety thus this complaint. Ford replaced the fuel pump and module, with the same part numers. There has since been a part modification. There are others who have had thier fuel pumps fail.
2021 Ford Bronco recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the 2021 Ford Bronco.
2024-08-23
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
- Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 17, 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 24S55.
2023-08-25
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- Consequence: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
2023-05-18
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.
2023-03-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05.
2022-12-14
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
- Consequence: An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77.
2022-11-03
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C27.
2022-06-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
- Consequence: A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S44.
2021-12-16
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
- Consequence: A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.
2021-10-01
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23.
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Poll - Problems or No Problems | Bronco6G - 2021+ Ford Bronco ...
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/poll-problems-or-no-problems.62723/
Jan 5, 2023 ... Well-Known Member · Rear seatbelt buckle doesn't latch well. Dealer appt made. · The passenger side interior trim panel was installed UNDER the ...
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/bronco-sport/2021/reliability/
Owner Reported Trouble Spots · Noises And Leaks · Brakes · In-car Electronics · Steering And Suspension · Transmission Minor · Fuel System/Emissions.
Anticipated possible common issues / problems? | Bronco6G - 2021 ...
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/anticipated-possible-common-issues-problems.15098/
Apr 11, 2021 ... This new Bronco (my 4th Bronco) will be my first Ford in a long, long time. And no f-ing way will it have an automatic transmission. Like.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport Issues - Bronco Nation
https://thebronconation.com/issues-repair-and-warranty-n.154/2021-ford-bronco-sport-issues-t.14319/
Sep 30, 2022 ... The Broncos are amazing. 2nd thing, all of the eco boost are twin turbos and there is a known and typical issue with turbo engines generally ...
Nothing but problems | 2021+ Ford Bronco Sport Forum ...
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/nothing-but-problems.6501/
Well-Known Member ... Keep records (e.g. how long it's at the dealership being repaired) and if necessary invoke your state's lemon law. Ordered: December 8, 2021
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Are you having problems with your 2021 Ford Bronco?
Furman Wisoky 2024-08-14
It's great to hear that you're enjoying driving your car and that you haven't experienced any issues so far!
Quinton Jacobs 2024-06-23
Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience as the first non-truck buyer in many decades. As an early reservation holder, I had to wait over 18 months to receive my vehicle, but let me tell you, it was definitely worth the wait! Driving it has been an absolute joy.
Bernie Stoltenberg 2024-03-24
Going from a 4runner to this beast... holy cow! The ten-speed transmission, fuel economy, and technology are amazing! What a step up! I absolutely love it!
Eino Rempel 2024-02-09
I've always wanted an old Bronco since high school. I remember seeing a 70's model for sale on a corner in the mid-90s and begged my parents for it. Unfortunately, it was around $5K back then and my parents refused. However, my dream finally came true this week! Although it's not a 70's model, it's a grown-up and spectacular revision of that once fond memory. I've only had the car for about 24 hours, but I'm already in love with it. The color, the ride, and the comfort are all amazing. I'm so happy with my purchase and can't wait for many road trips ahead!