Ford Bronco Sport Complaints (2024)

103 consumer complaints on file.

#11655123April 16, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The windshield on this vehicle is faulty. On online forms, others have commented on the same thing I am experiencing: the integrity of this windshield is so weak that within a couple months (sometimes just a few days) of having the vehicle, you can get multiple chips or cracks. On my last chip, I was driving on a Michigan highway at least 30 yards from other vehicles when something chipped my windshield. I've had the windshield chip while going 65mph on the high way, and also while my vehicle was at a standstill at a red light and the car in front of me pulled away quickly, kicking up debris. People often comment that they cannot afford to constantly keep up with the unending number of repairs needed to fix the windshield. As a result, they're driving with reduced visibility which impacts all drivers on the road. ADAS is built into the windshield- if cracks/chips occur in this area, the ADAS can become compromised. The windshield also contributes to the strength of the vehicle in rollovers- lack of stuctural integrtiy due to cracks/chips impacts that. Being an SUV that sits higher, the Bronco Sport is more prone to rollovers that lower sitting vehicles. Because the cost of replacing the windshield through Ford is so high (over $1000) many opt not to replace it or use a non OEM, aftermarket windshield which might not work as well with safety systems. This issue has been inspected by a Safelite auto glass technician - he remarked that this is extremely common with the Bronco Sport, this vehicle is one of the most common models he repairs. This component is available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655079April 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving on the freeway, my Ford's sunroof spontaneously shattered. There were no vehicles in front of me, I live in San Diego County and the weather was in the mid-60's and I did not have my air on. It sounded like an explosion or gunshot. I immediately pulled off on to the shoulder and saw the shattered sunroof, and since I was about to exit to my house, I continued home and called the California Highway Patrol to report a potential gunshot to my vehicle. However, when the office arrived, he believed it was an implosion from the inside of the vehicle outward. This did appear to be the correct assessment as there was no glass inside the vehicle (I had seen glass fragments falling around the outside of my vehicle and in front of my windshield at the time of the explosive sound). Also, the glass was bent out towards the top of the vehicle consistent with an inside to outside breakage. I took it to my local Ford dealership and Ford has accepted responsibility for the defect and will replace my damaged sunroof at their cost.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11654952April 16, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle started to lose power. The WRENCH symbol warning light was illuminated with a message of a failure with the power train displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer replaced the knock sensors, and a software update was performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted while driving for long distances. On another occasion, while driving from State to State, the wrench symbol warning light illuminated with the power train failure message displayed. The contact also received a notification on his cellphone. The vehicle was repaired by another dealer; however, the contact and the dealer expected that the failure could recur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652689April 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I Was in Reverse backing out and stopped with the brake and rolled the gear dial to drive until foot off brake and it stayed stuck in reverse and I moved backwards and hit a car behind me. I braked again and looked to make sure I was in drive, And I was. Then, i took my foot off thee brake and it moved forward. Also I notice a big delay in drive after having brake applied. I think the gears are sticking. Or even a 2-4 second delay to switch from gear to gear.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652400April 2, 2025
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The steering is temporarily disabled when the vehicle is in the auto off/fuel saver mode. I had an approaching EMS vehicle that I was almost struck by because my vehicle was off due to that feature. The steering wheel was not responsive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650914March 26, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I’d like to open a customer concern case. While I was driving on the freeway on, my gas tank was punctured after hitting debris in the road. It was a standard highway situation—not off-roading or anything extreme. The fact that the gas tank was damaged to the point of leaking or requiring repair is very concerning. It was a very large rupture. I believe the underbody protection may not be adequate, and I’m worried this could be a design or safety issue. I’ve taken photos and have a repair estimate. It was a very dangerous situation as one spark from heat could have sent my brand new Bronco sport into flames. This all happened on the 5 freeway on the grapevine in California. I consider myself very lucky
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650005March 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
When the car has been driven for more than 20 minutes it has erratic shifting issues shifting up or down. It is most notable when in stop and go traffic. Four times it has given me a wrench on the dash cluster for Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power. At the time it suggests to contact a dealer. I pull over as soon as I can, shut the vehicle off, and restarted and the wrench goes away. It will then drive normal again. It has happened on 8/25/24, 10/5/24, and twice on 3/22/25.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647590March 11, 2025
ENGINE
Auto start / stop feature stopped working after recall 24S24. Took to dealership where battery was diagnosed at 57%. Had no indication battery was failing. Recall reprogram did not resolve issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646038March 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was remotely starting the vehicle, the vehicle started rolling out of the garage independently. The vehicle came to a complete stop after crashing into another that was a vehicle parked in the driveway. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the rollaway. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644150February 21, 2025
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR, STRUCTURE
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638532January 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vechicle is again in Battery saver Mode. Vechicle not safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638382January 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery will not hold a charge longer than a few days. Ford can see the BCM Faults, on their end.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638380January 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vechicle battery will not hold a charge, longer than a few days. Ford can see the BCM Faults on there end.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636521January 17, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 2,500 MILES ON IT, AND IT FAILED TO GO INTO GEAR WHEN PULLING OUT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. WHEN IT DID SLIP INTO GEAR, IT WOULD ONLY GO 10 MPH THE WHOLE WAY HOME. MULTIPLE ALERTS WERE SENT TO MY PHONE; SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC ALERT INFO. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE AFTER TELLING ME THEY WOULD REPLACE THE CAR, AND OVER 60 SENSORS WENT OFF. ALERTS: SERVICE ENGINE WARNING POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION REDUCED POWER PRE-COLLISION ASSISTANCE NOT AVAILABLE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631579December 19, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Moof roof popped up from the center ripping at all edges, causing loud boom sound. Glass shattered. No drastic change in temperature. No impact of object. Newly purchased. Dropped off at dealership to investigate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628388December 2, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery / 12V system failure. Vehicle will not start, requires jump start to start vehicle. Battery does not sufficiently re-charge while vehicle is running and requires jump start next time vehicle is needs to be started. This issue has left me stranded on multiple occasions. The dealer has not reviewed the vehicle yet and no parts have been inspected. Problem first occurred two weeks into ownership / 400miles. There are no official indicators of issue, however I did notice that the auto stop/start feature does not function when driving as an early tell that the 12V system does not have sufficient charge.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626717November 21, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Upon attempting to start vehicle every warning indicator flashed in series across the screen and the SUV would not start nor was the vehicle lockable. Also, the rear door and access glass (where tools, safety equipment, and spare tire is located) could not be opened. The vehicle would not start and could not be placed in neutral to push the vehicle to a safe location. The manufacturer informed me a "failure to communicate" was indicated in their system. Had this occurred in an unsafe location such as on a highway or in a physically dangerous location occupants would be placed in danger from other moving vehicles and/or criminal activity. Operators of this model MUST 1.) Be able to place the vehicle in neutral when needed. 2.) Be able to manually open the rear liftgate and/or rear glass to obtain safety and repair equipment. 3.) Be able to manually lock the vehicle as needed to secure both occupants and contents. I have scheduled a maintenance visit/repair with an authorized Ford dealer in Joplin, Missouri to address multiple instances of "Loss of Communication" as reported to Ford Motor Corp.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621750October 24, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I start my Bronco, daily, there a vibration even as I drive out of my garage. Once I’m on the road I don’t feel the vibration. I have taken my Bronco to the dealer 2-3 times and they tell me the Bronco doesn’t do as I stated to them. I can’t make this up, I think the mechanics are not sure what is wrong. I love my Bronco and have owned many fords over the years and have never had this issue. They did tell me, I should drive it more and the vibration should stop. At least they admitted it was happening. I drive 16 miles a day, so I’m not sure how much I should drive daily , I’ve never been told I should drive more🤪
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610618August 24, 2024
TIRES
All 4 Continental PRO CONTACT TX tires on 1 week old brand new purchased Ford Bronco Sport VIN [XXX] from Ford Dealer Swelling on Sidewalls in various points. After researching amongst other Bronco Sport Forums issue appears to be common failure on New Bronco Sports equipped with Continental PRO CONTACT TX tires. Requested tires to be changed at Dealer, they found 1 Bronco Sport with Balled up Sidewall issues and wanted to replace "like for like" admitting they have a some sort of FACTORY defect but would not exchange tires for ones with "OUT" Factory Defect. I believe there is Faulty Construction on Sidewall of tire or Like FORD Dealer stated some sort of MANUFACTURER DEFECT. On certain CONTINENTAL PRO CONTACT TX tires from Factory. Symptoms were first noticed 6 days after having possession of new vehicle. And the Swelling appears to be moving TOWARDS the tire TREAD itself. The swelling has become increasingly noticeable and raises concerns about the safety and performance of these tires for my Family Vehicle and others having the same issues. Given the importance of tire integrity for vehicle safety, I believe this issue warrants immediate attention and investigation. I would appreciate it if you could investigate this matter and advise on any necessary actions or precautions that should be taken. Ensuring the safety of consumers is crucial, and I trust that NHTSA will address this issue promptly. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602494July 15, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bought car June 27 and now being July 15 the car is completely dead and battery is dead. Charged the battery up works now. But battery will need to be replaced. Picture attached of battery after charging for 3 hours.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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