Ford Bronco Sport Complaints

1,315 consumer complaints on file.

#11635337January 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and attempting to overtake the vehicle ahead, the message "Charging System Needs Service" was displayed. The contact stated that during the first failure, the "Charging System Needs Service" and "Shut the Vehicle Off" messages were displayed. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond, and lost automotive power. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634942January 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while his son was driving 55 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel then seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the battery was replaced. The technician inspected the alternator and stated that the alternator could not be replaced since it was fully charged. The contact stated that during the second failure, the emergency brake was applied independently. The vehicle was towed to a Walmart Service Center waiting to be towed by Ford's road side assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634796January 8, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The vehicle has been in the shop since day one with many many problems! The TURBO failed under warranty so they replaced it without doing proper procedures. A few months later the turbo failed again out of warranty but this time cracked the head causing damages I can not afford!! The vehicle is sitting at the dealership not fixed!! I want out of this lemon!!! I tried getting them to buy it back when I took it to the shop three different times due to break issues they could not fix but a Ford representative told me it "had too many miles" I work out of this vehicle and have not been able to work now for three months!! Note...after the first TURBO was replaced I told the dealership the vehicle was loosing antifreeze but all they did was pressure check the radiator. A few months later engine failure due to turbo failure!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634786January 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Tranmission failed at 137k miles. Inspection revealed the tranmission was beyond repair and would have to be replaced. Last maintenance was tranmission fluid change at 95k miles by Ford dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634503January 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The battery that came with the vehicle lasted less than 2 years. It was replaced after one day the car just wouldn’t hold any charge. I have the pep boys receipt and record to prove the battery would no longer hold any charge.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11634480January 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery is healthy, but car wouldn’t start. Car was just inspected and passed with flying colors. The car has stalled three times while driving, and a fourth time, it wouldn’t start. It gave the red battery warning on the dashboard when it wouldn’t start. Waited a few minutes and tried a couple times and it finally started. Drove it home nearby and don’t plan on driving it until problem is eradicated. The battery works sometimes and then doesn’t other times. There’s no warning, just stalls out of nowhere every once in a while.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633427December 31, 2024
ENGINE
Cabin exhaust smell = leaking catalytic converter. 4 months and 5 trips for a diagnosis/solution. Car was smelling like exhaust in the cabin. Improved with air recirculation button ON. Worse in the AM, especially with remote start on cold mornings, and when stopped/parked. Told there was no smell, changed cabin filters / ac deodorizer ($200 out of pocket), “ford doesn’t have any other complaints on exhaust smell in the cabin”, “could not replicate”. After multiple forum searches/my own research, and insisting the catalytic converter was the problem, they agreed to let me leave it overnight for a cold start in the AM. Finally diagnosed with leaking catalytic converter. They replaced it and now the smell is completely gone. There was also a small rattle on acceleration, near the gas pedal, like a tiny rock in a tin can, that I assume was related because it is gone since the replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11633338December 31, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that after inspecting the driveway, the contact noticed an abnormal stain on the concrete driveway. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for routine maintenance and the dealer discovered that the oil filter might have been left loose from the last service performed by the local dealer. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact's husband checked under the hood and noticed that oil was leaking onto some hoses. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V191000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11632343December 25, 2024
ENGINE
I have had gas in the oil 3 different times now. I had went over to lafontaine on [XXX] , and they said it was because I was 500 miles before an oil change. I knew that gas and oil didn’t mix so I fought for the car to stay at the dealership and the whole time I was being told I was crazy and not to waste the technicians time after the 2nd time of it being there. I then for the 3rd time went to Ford dealership located in Fenton, and at that time they could not indicate the cause, but told me they sold that car and there was various issues before it got traded in by someone else so just to beware. I am now dealing with my engine shaking and rattling making a really unpleasant sound(I have a video.) and without even pulling out the dipstick all the way I can heavily smell the gas. I had it confirmed by my mom and grampa who works on cars. I then did a buyback dispute and they denied it because it was not in the shop enough times but I could drive it til it dies and then have my warranty replace the motor. This is really bad and it is starting to sound like the engine is seizing out. I took it to Midas in flint and they were not comfortable touching it due to the gas in the oil because it’s basically a brand new car. I need this car to be bought back this is not safe at all and I’m afraid it is going to explode. Also it will not let me add the video of the engine so I will have to email it over 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
#11631882December 20, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while accelerating uphill and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed and failed to exceed 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer refused to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not eligible for a buyback. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 13,470.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631771December 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle sputtered. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled for a service appointment to have the recall repairs performed. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was informed that the appointment needed to be rescheduled due to dealer scheduling. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 24V267000 (Electrical System, Power Train); 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 failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631729December 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Every time road conditions are wet (rain, snow) the drive lane module gets wet and will disable entire transmission and several error codes come up stating power train failure. Hill start assist is disabled, 4wd is disabled, pre-collision assist is disabled and the Bronco Sport's drive modes for various road conditions are also disabled. Service engine soon light came on along with several messages of power train failure appeared in Ford pass app. First appeared last year and happened once during a major snowstorm and now reappearing one week ago during the first major snowfall for the area and had continued since.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631718December 20, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Breaks squeal while in reverse.
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
#11631574December 19, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a vehicle inspection station, and the contact was informed that the test could not be performed due to a faulty sensor. The contact was informed by a mechanic at the inspection station that the vehicle might be under recall. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631525December 18, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The car caught fire the morning of Dec 11, 2024 while the vehicle's owner was driving their children to school. There are photos and a fire report is being generated. The vehicle's owner and her children could have been killed. Early indications are that the fire was caused by the same faulty engine/exhaust system defect that the owner has been complaining to Ford about for years. It is assumed the fire report will confirm that. For the past two or more years the vehicle has been emitting exhaust fumes into the passenger compartment of the vehicle while driving. This has caused the vehicle's owner and her children to get sick and forced them to drive the vehicle with the windows down at all times even in cold weather. Ford's dealers have confirmed the problem several times, but either could not or refused to fix it. A summary of the vehicle's service history is included below: 35,662 miles Customer states inside of vehicle smells like exhaust. 37,431 miles Inside of vehicle smells like exhaust. 39,856 miles inside of vehicle smells like exhaust. confirmed customers concern found cat warped at mating surface to turbo replacement required. 46,832 miles Fumes getting inside the Cab, seems to be blowing in from vents. Misdiagnosed as blower motor electrical smell and missed broken catalyst. 47,300 miles Customer had car towed into shop stating car was shaking and smelled flumes inside the car. Verified concern that exhaust smell was present in car and loud noise was coming from engine, found catalytic converter had broken at flange to turbo causing exhaust leak. Recommend new catalytic converter, removed and replaced catalytic converter. Low pressure fuel injectors are leaking. Verified customer concern, found fuel seeping out of all 3 low side injectors, recommend injector replacement, remove and replaced all 3 low side fuel injectors, found no other leak at this time. Found injectors were leaking fuel. 47,829 miles Check engine light. Remove and replace purge valve.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631524December 18, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
My daughter was operating the vehicle when it unexpectedly lost power and came to a stop without warning. The instrument panel began flashing, and she was unable to restart the vehicle to move it out of traffic. A jump-start was required to get the vehicle operational. It has been taken to Koons Ford Annapolis for evaluation. Vehicle mileage is aprox. 27,000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631120December 16, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Hello, I wanted to share an issue I recently encountered with my car. After coming back from a hike, my car stalled and took long to start. When it finally did start, the engine light came on, and I was unable to go over 20 miles per hour. I read the code, which indicated a problem with the fuel injectors. I ended up being stranded for about 5 hours in a blizzard until I could get help. I took the car to the Ford dealership, and they diagnosed the issue as a faulty high-pressure fuel pump and sensor, both of which need to be replaced. I purchased this car in 2023, and I’m very surprised that these components are failing so soon. This is not what I expected from a relatively new vehicle. There is a current recal for fuel injectors for my year and model but my car is not on the list.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631037December 16, 2024
ENGINE
Torque converter failure at 100,000 miles. Car hesitates when it accelerates creating delay when going from stop to start.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630972December 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started losing motive power. A message advising a power train failure was displayed. The driver was able to exit the highway at 15 MPH. The vehicle was driven to a nearby dealer, where the computer was rebooted; however, the failure recurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times, and the transmission was rebuilt. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated while her husband was driving 70-80 MPH, the vehicle lost electrical power and stalled. The check engine and the power train warning lights were illuminated. The driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart but failed to exceed 15 MPH. The driver continued driving on the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the repair could not be covered due to the mileage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 1,310.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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