AI DamageFord Bronco: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ford Bronco across 6 model years: 925 owner complaints and 490 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 21% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 16% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 12% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 10% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 8% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 7% of all complaints
- Visibility: 192 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 94.
- Engine: 147 complaints (16% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 57.
- Electrical system: 110 complaints (12% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 312.
- Service brakes: 89 complaints (10% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 50.
- Powertrain: 79 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 172.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.3 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1986
- 2.3 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2021–2026named in 5 complaints
- 2.7 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2021–2026named in 18 complaints
- 2.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1984–1985
- 2.9 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1986–1990
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2022–2026
- 4.9 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1984–1992
- 5 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1984–1996
- 5.8 L · petrol · 8 cyl 1984–1996
- 2.3 L · diesel · 4 cyl 1985
- automatic, 3-speed 1984–1990
- automatic, 4-speed 1985–1996
- automatic, 10-speed 2021–2026
- manual, 4-speed 1984–1989named in 19 complaints
- manual, 5-speed 1984–1996named in 19 complaints
- manual, 7-speed 2021–2026named in 19 complaints
Drive: AWD, 4WD, RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 925 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 192 | 1 | 94 |
| Engine | 147 | 2 | 57 |
| Electrical system | 110 | 4 | 312 |
| Service brakes | 89 | 6 | 50 |
| Powertrain | 79 | 0 | 172 |
| Suspension | 71 | 0 | 26 |
| Structure | 68 | 1 | 175 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 64 | 0 | 21 |
| Backover prevention | 59 | 3 | 43 |
| Fuel system | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 23 | 5 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 19 | 1 | 15 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 0 | 9 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My airbags did not deploy during the collision, nor did my pre collision assist alert nor did my brake system engage. I suffered extensive front end damage at the time of the incident.
Regarding this recall notice 26S09/26V124 This camein the mail Friday, 3 days to late to prevent a accident. On that previous Tuesday, while backing out of the garage in full sunshine I backed straight into my wife's vehicle parked to the side. No warning sensors, no alarms.
Found warning messages in the Ford app after incident, but nothing on dashboard to signal an issue.
Ford has issued a recall (24S55) stating the Intake valves on the ford bronco with engine2.7L and 3.0L will harden and crack or break and loss of power. I had the same issue in my 2021 Ford Bronco with the 2.3L engine while I was driving in the highway I got a check engine light then it started cutting out horribly so…
On June 13, 2025 my 2022 Ford Bronco and was involved in a serious collision in which the airbags did not deploy, the emergency braking and forward collision warning did not activate either. The second vehicle was t-boned at an estimated speed at the point of impact was 45mph. Both vehicles were a total loss.
(a blind spot) I was on an angle. My radio was on and as I proceeded in reverse, I hit a car that was in my driveway. There was no damage to my vehicle however there is about $3900 damage to the car behind me where the spare tire crushed the trunk lid and rear left qtr.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Reason for update
- Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated red brake warning indicator with diagnostic…
- Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel)…
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2575 to update the Parts list to add the applicable body wiring harnesses…
- 25S75 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump…
- Quality improvements include
- 25S75 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump…
- 25S75 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump…
- 25S75 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump…
- 25S75 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump…
- Quality improvements include
- For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Rebuilding a 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition Sasquatch Part 1 Stripping it and assessing the damage.
- Rebuilding a Wrecked 2021 Ford Bronco Part 2. Welding the Frame Rails!
- Rebuilding a wrecked 2021 Ford Bronco Part 1. Cutting up the Frame!
- WRECKED 2022 FORD BRONCO SUSPENSION TROUBLES
- WRECKED 2022 FORD BRONCO LIFT KIT & HIDDEN DAMAGE
- Ford Bronco Recall 2026: 565,000+ SUVs Face Fire Risk | Hidden Wiring Problem Explained
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.