Ford Bronco Sport Complaints (2023)

151 consumer complaints on file.

#11741992June 4, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We have been waiting for this solution to this recall and it’s made my family nervous to have vehicles that can catch fire at any point Our mental health has suffered
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741944June 3, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 16,2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25S76 NHTSA Recall Number25V467 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available This is almost a year and FORD has not came out with a remedy to fix the issue. Requesting something from manufacturer when this will be available to be fixed? There is another recall that just posted, I checked my VIN it did not register my vehicle as affected but not sure. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 26V340000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741710June 3, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This is in regards to an open recall for a year. Your website said to file a complaint if it’s not taken care of in a timely manner, And Ford has still not provided the parts to take care of this recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11741370June 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On May 15, 2006 I was turning slowly into a parking space perhaps 3 to 5 miles an hour. My vehicle suddenly surged forwarded and accelerated on its own. I hit a wall. No warning lights appeared. No crash warning or any beeping of any sort. My car had a recall for the fuel injector. In October 2025 Ford sent out someone to adjust the software at my home. I do not believe a tube was ever inserted. Witnesses reported I was going slow and the car accelerated. I eat at the location almost every day so they watch for my car and whether there were 1 or 2 people. So it is not just a random witness. I do not know what parts are involved other than to say there was an un commanded acceleration and engine surge.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740719May 28, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My vehicle makes a horrible noise when I’m driving and making a turn. According to a mechanic shop I took my vehicle to, the RDU vent hose that was put on by the manufacturer is highly susceptible to get clogged and drawing in outside moisture causing this horrible noise. The mechanic stated that they have seen this issue with other Ford Bronco Sport vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11740695May 28, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11739254May 21, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The service engine warning light illuminated and the engine spuddered. The engine seized. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle did not start. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, however the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11738392May 17, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
On or about December 2025, the vehicle began emitting strong fuel/exhaust fumes through the air conditioning vents during operation. The fumes were noticeable inside the passenger cabin and created concerns of toxic exposure and possible fire risk. The condition was reported to an authorized Ford dealership, Hacienda Ford, which retained the vehicle for inspection for approximately two months. The dealership acknowledged concerns involving the fuel system/fuel injectors and performed inspection procedures and software-related recall work; however, the vehicle was later returned without replacement or repair of fuel system components. After the vehicle was released, the same fuel/fume odor condition reoccurred during normal driving, including an incident where the fumes became overwhelming inside the cabin while driving toward [XXX] . The vehicle is associated with an open safety recall identified as manufacturer recall 25S76 / NHTSA campaign 25V467, described as “remedy not yet available.” Despite repeated reports of fuel/exhaust fumes and concerns involving possible fuel injector defects, Ford Motor Company and the dealership have not provided a written determination that the vehicle is safe to operate. A formal final escalation letter was sent to Ford Motor Company demanding a safety determination, alternate repair authorization, reimbursement of towing expenses, and clarification regarding open recalls and known fuel system issues. The letter was delivered on April 29, 2026, but no response was received within the requested deadline. The consumer believes the vehicle may present an ongoing safety hazard involving fuel vapor intrusion and potential fire risk. The defect remains unresolved. The vehicle remains parked. 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
#11736874May 10, 2026
ENGINE
The apparent failure involves the engine lubrication and/or cooling system. After approximately 30 minutes of driving, I noticed a strong burning oil/fluid/exhaust-type odor. Initially, I believed it was coming from other vehicles because my vehicle had passed inspection about two weeks earlier. Once parked and away from traffic, it became clear the odor was coming from my vehicle. About one hour later, I discovered a large puddle of oil underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, the coolant reservoir was nearly empty and the engine oil level was almost completely absent from the dipstick. I added approximately four quarts of oil. The leak appears to occur or worsen once the engine reaches operating temperature. No warning lights, dashboard messages, or other indicators appeared before or during the failure. There were no visible leaks where the vehicle had been parked earlier that same day. The burning odor was the only symptom prior to discovering the fluid loss. This created a serious safety risk because the vehicle appears capable of rapidly losing oil and coolant without warning, which could result in engine seizure, loss of power, fire risk, or loss of vehicle control while driving. Oil leaking onto road surfaces could also create hazards for other motorists. The vehicle has never been off-road or driven on anything other than paved roads, and the leak does not appear to originate from the oil drain plug area. The vehicle and failed components are available for inspection upon request. Because this occurred during the weekend, the vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer or independent repair facility. I intend to contact the dealer on Monday for diagnosis and inspection. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735670May 4, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 FORD Bronco Sport. The contact stated while operating the vehicle it cuts out from time to time suddenly. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was 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. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735518May 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving on the highway and my car started making a lot of noise. I got a notice “The Engine system has detected a fault.” Then another notification saying 4 wheel drive was disabled and then my car stopped running, leaving me stranded in the middle of the highway. My car would start, but it would not go into any gear. When I tried putting it in gear, I got a notification that said “Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Speed Your Malfunction warning is on because your vehicle’s transmission cannot be shifted or moved out of park.” I had to wait in the middle of the highway for approximately 30-45 minutes for a tow truck to come, and the whole time, there were cars traveling 80 mph swerving to miss me. I was sincerely afraid for my life.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734146April 27, 2026
POWER TRAIN
2023 Bronco Sport had its serpentine belt replaced in February of 2026 because it was loose causing my engine to overheat. I had to have it towed because I was sitting on the side of the road. Then in April of 2026 the Bronco started making horrible loud clanging sounds and jerking when it was put in gear. Towed again to the shop. Now I am told this 3 year old car needs a new transmission. Doing research i have found that several Bronco owners have the same problem. Why does Ford not have a recall for this!! My mechanic was looking for a rebuilt one and can't find one because the demand for them is higher than what the supply is. This should tell you something!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734095April 27, 2026
AIR BAGS
I was at a complete stop and a car rear ended me going 45 MPH. The airbags did NOT go off. Causing me to hit my head on the steering wheel. The car then gave warning on the Ford app saying " Your air bag warning is on due to an issue with the front passenger air bag system. The front passenger airbag may not work properly." Another notification says " Your air ab warning is on because the system has detected a crash." The police and paramedics at the scene where very shocked that the airbags did not deploy. I was taken to the ER by ambulance due to this. Please look into it, I would hate for someone to get hurt or killed due to this issue.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11734063April 27, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
Noticed fuel smell in passenger cabin. Had vehicle towed to Ford dealership. Dealership refused to repair because Ford said parts aren't available. Gasoline odor still prevalent. Took vehicle to independent shop on 4/27 and mechanic found substantial leak pooling near injector #1. So, the software update which is supposed to identify a fuel leak and put vehicle into limp mode and eventually shut down the engine. Independent shop sourced replacement parts and performed the repair as the mechanic said it was a safety hazard which could cause a fire as noted in the outstanding recall. From NHTSA database: Manufacturer Safety recall issued NHTSA: #25V467 Recall: #25S76 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PCM SOFTWARE UPDATE Status: Remedy Not Yet Available
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733311April 23, 2026
ENGINE
Nothing has happened but remedy has not been available for awhile on cracked injector issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731018April 14, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); 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 contact stated that while idling at a stoplight, the vehicle suddenly stalled while attempting to accelerate. The contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle to continue driving; however, the vehicle stalled twice. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the canister purge valve had failed due to a high-pressure purge flow in the EVAP system. The vehicle was scheduled for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 36,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730485April 10, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My engine light came on and stayed on. The vehicle also stalled twice when trying to drive home. I was already scheduled for my yearly inspection at the Ford dealership in Washington PA who said they would also check into this issue. The Ford dealership advised me that this was an emissions issue where the valve was sticking and it wouldn't pass inspection unless I paid to have a new valve put in and also have new tubing put in. I paid around $700 to have it all replaced and then it passed inspection. Now my sister who also has a 2023 Ford Sport Bronco is having the same issue and is scheduled for repair. Both my sister's and my vehicle have milage that is just over 36,000 miles. I will give her the phone number to call and report her issue as well. I feel this should be a recall issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729330April 6, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have had recall number 25S76/25V467 on my vehicle since July 2025. The dealership keeps telling me this recall is for a software update and my vehicle is updated. ! But why would the recall still be showing as incomplete then? And how is recall 25S76/25V467 just a software update? It doesn't sound anything software related!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727949March 30, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after filling the fuel tank and driving approximately 70 MPH, they noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. After parking the vehicle for approximately 40 minutes, they returned to the vehicle that had been on fire. The fire department was contacted, which had put out the fire. The vehicle was towed and totaled. The fire had caused damage to the grounds on which the vehicle was parked. There was fuel contamination and burned areas in the yard and on the porch near where the vehicle was parked. There were no injuries. The dealer was contacted, who then referred them to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 50,268.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722963March 9, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has an open safety recall (25S76) for a cracked fuel injector that may cause a fire risk. The manufacturer has issued the recall but does not yet have a permanent repair available. I am concerned about the safety risk and lack of remedy
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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