2023 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 2023 Ford Bronco problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2023 Ford Bronco, several common problems have been reported:
- Doors Not Closing Properly: Some owners have faced issues with doors not closing properly, leading to complete battery drain within the first two weeks of ownership. This issue can be frustrating and impact the overall usability of the vehicle.
- False Alarms: Another common problem is periodic false alarms about the hood being open, requiring the car to be shut down to reset and stop the alarm noise. This can be a nuisance for owners and may indicate underlying sensor or electrical issues.
- Proximity Parking Sensor Malfunction: Owners have reported issues with the proximity parking sensor, which can lead to false alarms or inaccurate readings. This problem can affect the convenience and safety features of the vehicle.
- Engine Noises: Some owners have complained about engine sounds like grinding or knocking noises, indicating potential mechanical issues. These noises can be concerning and may require immediate attention to prevent further damage.
- Roof Leaks: There have been reports of leaks in the MIC hard top of the Bronco, specifically between the middle and rear panels, resulting in water puddles in the cargo area. This issue can lead to interior damage and discomfort for passengers.
- Transmission Issues: Certain models with the 10-speed 2.7 engine have faced recalls to prevent the park gear from randomly disengaging. Transmission problems can impact the drivability and safety of the vehicle.
These common problems reported by owners of the 2023 Ford Bronco highlight a range of issues from electrical malfunctions to mechanical concerns. Addressing these issues promptly and effectively is crucial to ensure the satisfaction and safety of Bronco owners.
Are there any issues with the 2023 Ford Broncos?
Noises And Leaks
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
Are there any recalls on the 2023 Bronco?
The safety of you and your passengers is key to every vehicle we build. That is why we've issued a recall for some 2022—2023 Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs. The steering gear installed on certain 2022—2023 model-year Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs may have an internal component that was damaged during assembly.
What are the quality issues with the Ford Bronco?
The most common two issues across all Broncos seem to be manual transmission rattle and hardtop being leaky/defective in some way. The manual trans definitely makes the Bronco and I wouldn't own one without it, but test drive the vehicle when weather is cold (like 50 degrees and under…
Is the new Bronco reliable?
Quality and Reliability 75.0/100
The 2024 Ford Bronco has a predicted reliability score of 75 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 issue with the 2023 Ford Bronco?
The safety of you and your passengers is key to every vehicle we build. That is why we've issued a recall for some 2022—2023 Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs. The steering gear installed on certain 2022—2023 model-year Bronco and Bronco Sport SUVs may have an internal component that was damaged during assembly.
What are the quality issues with the Ford Bronco?
The most common two issues across all Broncos seem to be manual transmission rattle and hardtop being leaky/defective in some way. The manual trans definitely makes the Bronco and I wouldn't own one without it, but test drive the vehicle when weather is cold (like 50 degrees and under…
How safe is the 2023 Bronco?
The IIHS also highly rates the Bronco Sport's crashworthiness, giving it the highest-possible Good scores in all crashworthiness tests and Superior ratings in all crash-avoidance and -mitigation categories. The IIHS also gave the 2023 Bronco Sport a "Top Safety Pick+" rating for the 2022 calendar year.
Is the new Bronco reliable?
Quality and Reliability 75.0/100
The 2024 Ford Bronco has a predicted reliability score of 75 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.
2023 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:
- Visibility/wiper problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Ford Bronco vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2023 Ford Bronco
The NHTSA has received 144 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Ford Bronco. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2023 Ford Bronco vehicles.
2024-10-09
WHEELS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-03
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH0PL
- Components: WHEELS,ENGINE
- Summary: We installed new tires and wheels on our vehicle and it immediately started having engine problems and the check engine light comes on. We took it to the dealer and after several days back and forth Ford told the deal that it's a known problem with the 2.3L version of the Ford Bronco however they had no fix and no timeline to fix the problem. This creates a safety hazard as the engine program can't be updated and could cause damage to the engine and cause it to fail. The dealer then stated that they could not return the vehicle to us with the new tires and wheels we purchased and we had to put our old tires and wheels on. We counted on the old tires for a spare since we already blew one tire out. So in addition to a safety hazard we are currently out $2,500 we spent on new tires and wheels, and now have to purchase another tire of the exact same original size to have a spare, costing us another $300.
2024-10-08
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-31
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP0PL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I have owned my Bronco for a little over a year now, the Check Brake System light has been coming on the whole time. I have taken it to Ford 4 times now with no result of it being repaired. The dealership has no idea how to fix this issue. From reading other posts, I'm not the only owner experiencing this issue. Being its the brakes that are affected it is a serious issue.
2024-10-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-10
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP5PL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Been having problems with ford pass took vehicle to dealer a week ago and they say that has to do something with the computer of the car so that's mean is something serious computer control every single sensor engin3 etc..
2024-09-30
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-15
- VIN: 1FMEE5JR1PL
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The front flares at highway speeds blow off-Ford has known about this issue and refuses to acknowledge this issue that is very well documented on the Ford Bronco Raptor forums. The do not warranty these even though there is only a few thousand miles, they will not even give a reason why they deny the warranty. This is a safety issue as they are only held on with a few clips. these are oversize flares and the wind from hwy speeds causes the flimsy clips to break making the oversized tire flares to fly off
2024-09-17
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-29
- VIN: 1FMDE5DH4PL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Front pinion seal leak is detected at where the front drive shaft meets the front differential. Ford attempted to fix it with a pinion seal replacement and the leak is still unresolved, second attempt was done by changing the front differential fluid which also did not resolve the issue. This issue is fairly common amongst bronco owners on forums and will be hard to come to the users’ attention unless the user checks under the vehicle so the problem may be more widespread than reported. The undetected loss of front differential fluid may cause overheating of the front differential over time as the fluid levels become low and potentially cause a lockup at high speed when the vehicle is used in 4A AWD mode. The leak can also be a fire hazard.
2024-08-09
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-09
- VIN: 1FMEE5DH8PL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Was driving on the highway, when the vehicle popped up the message and it caused either the emergency brake or the automatic collision detection brake to engage. It turned of when I applied gas. The brake issues remain, when I restarted the vehicle after 15 minutes of being off, no brake error was detected evening after pumping the brakes.
2024-08-01
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-31
- VIN: 1FMEE5DPXPL
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: While 400 miles from home on vacation, driving in rain, the windshield wipers quit working. As rain picked up from a sprinkle to a more steady rain, I increased the wiper speed. After adjusting a time or two to match the rain coming down, the wipers stopped in the up position. When I change the speeds on the wiper control nothing happens, and it also will not spray washer fluid for the front windshield. The rear wiper and fluid spray work as expected. I checked the fuse identified in the manual, and it looks good. I even swapped the fuse with the rear wiper fuse, and the front ones still do not work. The two dealerships in the area are not able to do much, so I'm facing a 6.5 hour drive home with rain in the forecast and no working windshield wipers on a 1.5 year old vehicle.
2024-07-29
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-09
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP5PL
- Components: AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The main issue is the airbag light, it is available for inspection. Warning indicator on Ford app states safe to drive without a passenger. Dealer repaired a couple parts got better for a while but continued. Was told they had a wiring harness ordered, but canceled and told to call Ford about a buyback, dealt with Ford, Better Business Bureau about lemon law, but still have not giving me a price for the buyback even though they agreed to buy it back. The vehicle had been in an accident [XXX], it was repaired at the Ford dealer And completed 6/7, was dropped off to have a new aftermarket bumper and winch, lights installed. The first time airbag light came on was [XXX]. At first, I could turn the vehicle off and then back on, and the light would go away, did not get consistent enough to take to dealer till [XXX]. Warning light was on when I dropped it off, which was witnessed by the associate but off by the time it made it to repair bay. Back to ford on [XXX]. Did get a code to change an airbag indicator and sensor in the rear seat. Picked up after repairs February 16. No warning lights, next day the warning light was back on contacted Maria at Ford. Dropped off to Ford again on 2/26. Call the dealer not being done in a timely manner on 3/15. I was told to request a buyback on March 18. The vehicle status changed on 3/20 showing no alerts on my Ford pass app. They had a wiring harness ordered, but canceled. Picked up my vehicle on March 29. I asked if the vehicle failsafe that if it can’t tell if somebody’s in a seat while the airbag go off and got no reply. Wife is afraid to drive in the front seat on the airbag light is on. Light on continuously now Ford won’t give me a rental car to do more investigation because I get no code to tell him what part to change and I’ve not been given a buyback price. Intermittent Pre-collision / adaptive cruise control will stop working while driving on the highway be out for 11 minutes and then come back on. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-07-27
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: 1FMEE5JR6PL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 3 separate times while driving on the on the interstate doing between 70-75 mph the vehicle completely lost power and an alert was displayed saying “Powertrain Malfunction”, the most recent incident was 07/26/24, before was 06/16/24 and 06/22/24. The vehicle speed dropped down to 35-40 and wouldn’t go any faster, and we had cars behind us, this created a major safety issue for me and my family. We had to pull over on the interstate, turn the car off and back on. We took it into the Ford service department, they said nothing was wrong with it and claimed they reset the computer.
2024-07-16
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-02
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH4PL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I turned on the car and the airbag light was on. I took to a Ford dealership they said this was not under warranty. The sensor to the airbag is not working and will not go off if I'm actually in an accident. The sensor needs to be properly installed as this was an issue with many Ford Broncos years 2021-2022.
2024-06-10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-08
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP1PL
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The rear tailgate latch malfunctioned. When the doors are locked using the key fob or auto door locks the tailgate pops open. When you get up to speeds over 11mph triggering the door auto-locks, the tailgate pops open and swings out.
2024-06-03
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-01
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP5PL
- Components: VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that during inclement weather, there was moisture leaking inside the vehicle through the rear windshield. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions for the failure. The contact was informed that the rear gasket located by the rear windshield needs to be frequently cleaned and cleared to prevent failure. The dealer also stated that the windshield could not be replaced at the dealer. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
2024-06-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-02
- VIN: 1FMDE5CP3PL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: When the vehicle downshifts in the lower gears, specifically 3rd to 2nd, and 2nd to 1st, the vehicle will often dangerously accelerate, sometimes doubling the speed for a few seconds. This happens fairly consistently when using the lower gearing offroad mode but I've had it happen in normal modes too. There is a TSB that may deal with the issue (TSB 23-2352), but Ford service has not been cooperative with addressing it because they claim to not be able to reproduce the issue despite my having video evidence. I can provide videos if you'd like. I posted about this issue on a Facebook group and apparently it is widespread. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer who was able to reproduce the issue. The dealer stated that it's not a problem because the new Bronco behaves the same manner.
2024-06-02
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-19
- VIN: 1FMDE5DH2PL
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: When driving or breaking at slower speeds, the car feels as if the transmission is “slipping” and the car jerks forward. The same thing happens when braking the car.
2024-05-01
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-22
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH7PL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The infotainment system, radio, backup camera has been frozen or does not come on startup of car. This means the backup camera has been frozen or does not come on when in reverse which is a safety issue. This put people and objects at risk when I backup. This has been happening about once a month if not more. In the cooler months it happens more. I have video proof of this happening and have provided this proof to a Ford dealer. I have taken in my Branco multilabel times to get this checked and they have not been able to reproduce this.
2024-04-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-20
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH5PL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while in reverse, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended with the accelerator pedal depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that there were signs that rodents had chewed the engine electrical wiring. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 9,792.
2024-04-23
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-17
- VIN: 1FMEE5BP7PL
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: On Sunday [XXX] I experienced a mechanical failure while off road with my Bronco, after getting myself unstuck from a snowbank I had backed into, I heard a clicking coming from my right front wheel, and the clicking continued once I got myself out, I experienced my front wheels lock up twice and a “service 4x4 system” with a wrench, this appeared two different times. This occurred approximately 6.6 to 7 miles up a trail and 9 miles from the nearest town with cell service. (Trail up near Coplay lake, WA.) This “trail” was simply a snowy forest service road and something most vehicles could easily make. Ultimately, it was determined by the dealership that at approximately 12,300 miles my M190 open differential had completely failed and dealership is refusing to warranty the differential. Parts that failed? M190 4.27 front differential. Warning lamps and symptoms ? Service 4x4 lamp and front wheels completely locking up. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-04-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMEE5JR6PL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Loss of power
2024-03-29
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-24
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: The contact owns a contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ProContact, Tire Size: 225/65/R17, DOT Number: IP50GBV3K. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact heard a loud booming sound. The contact stated that after stopping and inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear driver’s side tire had experienced a blowout and the tire was flat. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 15,000.
2024-03-27
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-07
- VIN: 1FMDE5BH5PL
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I customer Ordered 2023 Bronco from Ford in 1/2023. It was delivered on [XXX]. I paid for vehicle in full. Upon getting in Bronco to drive home I noticed a Defective Steering Wheel with bumps all over it. They cut into my fingers. I notified Ford right then on [XXX]. I also noticed Defective knuckle punch on rear tail door of Bronco that holds Spare Tire, etc. I notified Ford. They have wasted a year lying to me by email and telephone messages telling me they are not responsible for these defects. I documented and photographed issues and had Crown Ford in Lynbrook, NY inspect vehicle and photograph issues and send them to Ford Headquarters in Michigan. Ford refuses to made repairs/corrections under a Manufacturer's Warrent or through the Lemon Law, etc. This was a brand New Factory Built and Delivered Ford Bronco. It was never on a showroom floor or test driven. It was ordered, paid, and picked up by me. I have offered to have work done and provide Ford the Receipts but they refuse to do anything to rectify the situation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-03-25
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-04
- VIN: 1FMDE5DH5PL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that upon reversing into the garage, he placed the gear shifter into park(P) and shut off the engine. Upon exiting the vehicle and approaching the home, the contact heard a loud crash and saw that the vehicle had rolled backed into the garage door. The contact initially thought the vehicle was not shifted into park(P); however, upon entering the vehicle, the contact saw that the vehicle was in park(P). The contact stated that two panels on the garage door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,700.
2024-03-24
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-24
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP4PL
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My 2023 Bronco with 6k miles died without any warning back in late January 2024. Ford service dept said it was a failed catalytic converter. After it was in the shop for a 1.5 months, waiting on the back ordered part, we picked up our truck around March 10. Fast forward to today, truck has 7k miles. We were southbound on the interstate in bumper to bumper traffic heading to Disney World when the truck’s engine died, yet again. Luckily we were not traveling typical interstate speed and we safely maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road and contacted Ford roadside assistance and a tow truck was quickly dispatched. The truck is currently sitting at a Ford dealership on a Sunday, 485 miles from home and a lot of money tied up in our vacation plans. Just thankful nobody was hurt, but waiting for this to happen a third time just to file a lemon law is reckless to customers and everyone else on the road, for that matter.
2024-03-11
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-05
- VIN: 1FMEE5DH4PL
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: I have a 2023 Ford bronco that has the 2.3 L engine and seven speed manual transmission. It was originally purchased in January 2023. I live in Colorado so it is cold and on cold mornings, since I have received delivery of the vehicle, It has made and continues to make a grinding, scraping sound when the vehicle is in neutral, or the transmission is not engaged. The grinding, scraping sound will occur when driving in first, second, and third gear. If the weather is warm, as over last summer, it does not make the grinding, scraping sound. It has been consistently documented amongst other owners of this particular vehicle, the new sixth generation Ford bronco full-size vehicle with the 2.3 L engine and seven speed manual transmission , that these transmissions make this grinding, scraping sound. I have had it investigated by my local Ford dealership on two separate occasions, and although the tech on site at the dealership states that he can hear the grinding sound and agrees that it is an abnormal sound for a vehicle transmission to make, the Ford motor company has refused to do any type of repair or modification, or replacement of the transmission in my particular vehicle to correct the problem. However, when discussing this problem with other Ford bronco owners, Ford motor company’s response has been very irregular, one friend, in particular, has had his transmission replaced. I am very concerned that as transmissions tend to suffer with wear and tear, that should this transmission fail early due to the grinding, scraping sound, ford motor company will not replace it under warranty, stating that it was my fault or expected wear and tear, that the transmission failed early, when, in reality, it is just as likely that the early failure would be due to this abnormal, grinding, scraping sound.
2024-03-08
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-05
- VIN: 1FMEE5DP8PL
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While driving the vehicle began to misfire and became unsafe to drive. It was towed to the local dealer where error codes confirmed that cylinder 4 had misfired. Ford was unable to duplicate the issue nor where they able to find any issues that would have caused the misfire after trouble shooting.
2024-03-06
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-04
- VIN: 1FMDE5CP6PL
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The rear parking sensors (all of them) stopped working. Whenever the vehicle is placed in reverse a warning message is displayed on the dash. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer and it turns out a wire was damaged in the rear wiring loom. This was most likely due to physical damage from something hitting the wiring loom behind the right rear tire. It seems that this is poor placement/protection of the wiring loom, especially considering that this is an 'off road' vehicle (Bronco). The dealership refused to fix the problem under warranty stating that it was due to 'external' damage.
2023 Ford Bronco recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2023 Ford Bronco.
2024-03-08
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
- Consequence: A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15.
2024-02-23
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
- Consequence: Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024 for Bronco owners. Bronco Heritage owners were mailed interim letters May 7, 2024. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S10.
2023-08-03
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco vehicles. The transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging and result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Consequence: A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S44.
2023-05-26
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.
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.
2023-04-20
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Park It: 1
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
- Consequence: Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.
2023-03-08
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.
- Consequence: A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S09.
2023-02-10
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
- Consequence: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
Negative 2023 Ford Bronco car reviews
Positive 2023 Ford Bronco car reviews
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I understand how nerve-wracking it can be to buy a car without a test drive, especially when switching from a Limited Ram 1500. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the Bronco's incredible ride quality. The fit and finish of the vehicle has been awesome, and I'm eagerly awaiting multiple Amazon deliveries to customize it for my upcoming 12-month road trip. I can't wait to take this truck off-road!
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Great car!
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Hi there! This vehicle is perfect for all seasons!
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Love the vehicle!!!
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Ford performance is top notch!
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2023 Ford Bronco Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ford/bronco/2023/reliability/
Owner Reported Trouble Spots · Noises And Leaks · Transmission Minor · In-car Electronics · Engine Major · Steering And Suspension · Electrical Accessories.
Bronco Problems : r/FordBronco
https://www.reddit.com/r/FordBronco/comments/11sirn9/bronco_problems/
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Alarm going off for no reason - Bronco Nation
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Lula Morissette 2024-09-07
Hi there! I noticed that when I'm cruising around town, my car seems to have a subtle cavitation, almost like it's shifting between gears. It usually happens at 36 mph, 43 mph, and maybe a few other speeds. However, I haven't noticed this issue when driving on the freeway. I have a 10-speed automatic, so I'm wondering if this is an inherent problem when cruising at certain middle speeds. Other than that, I really like my vehicle!