Ford Bronco Sport Complaints

1,315 consumer complaints on file.

#11623309November 3, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Driving on the highway for an hour the speed control kept switching from the speed limit to 20 mph and rapidly decelerating my vehicle. I would reset the speed then everything would repeat, it started 2 weeks ago with one instance. It happened 8ish times between Idaho falls Idaho and Pocatello Idaho
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622873October 31, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes Made loud squeaks noise when in reverse. Have taken into dealer multiple times and not fixed. They say an issue with Bronco Sports but my vin does not show on recall. Worried about brake failures or issues that could arise. They replaced front rotors and deglazed pads. Spent 462.19 and problem never fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622721October 30, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is the 3rd time this vehicle has been in for service in less than three months. The initial two visits were for a differential issue that was not completely resolved. Also, the brakes seem to have unusual wear for the mileage of the vehicle. The current visit is happening as of today and the issues are being diagnosed and appear to be potentially possibly an electrical issue. There is also a very loud squealing sound when I back up and have been told by both the dealership and Ford that it is known but there is not yet a fix. I am on the phone with Ford letting them know I do not feel safe in the vehicle and they advised to file a report here.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11622601October 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driving the vehicle in the dark on the interstate at 75 MPH and vehicle dash and all lights except front day time driving lights turned off. Almost hit a deer that was dead in the road. This is a recall that was already “fixed” in the spring. Local Ford dealer not worried about safety and says they are backed up can’t get the vehicle in to diagnose recall again for another week. I live in Rural Wyoming and have to drive 35 miles both ways for work. This vehicle is completely unsafe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621921October 25, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The evaporative emissions system failure involving the purge valve and vapor canister purge valve is a recurrent issue on this car and has been reported by hundreds if not thousand of bronco sport owners. The safety issue that arises from this is that we are emitting more fuel vapors into the atmosphere, not only does this not help with emissions control into the atmosphere, but it decreases fuel efficiency and increases gasoline smell into the vehicles cabin.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621848October 24, 2024
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was able to start my vehicle in my driveway, without the key. Unknown to me at the time, the key was in fact in my house, in my bedroom, not in my purse, or on my body. But I was able to drive 15 miles without that key. Fortunately the automatic start/stop was engaged, if it hadn't been I could've been stranded at an intersection or worse, had an accident stalled at an intersection. Once the car was turned off it would not restart, it said "no key detected". I was left stranded in someone's driveway until my son drove to my home to retrieve the key. This should never happen, the car should never have been able to start with the key inside my house.
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
#11621370October 22, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the axle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11621073October 21, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle makes load screeching and moaning sounds whenever the car is in reverse -noticed the day after purchase 9/12/2024 and continues to do so- ford states it is a known recall that they have yet to have fix for?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620965October 21, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the brakes. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was a manufacturing defect; however, no remedy was available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 37,800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620201October 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse (R) she observed a grinding noise emanating from the rear passenger side of the vehicle and the steering wheel began shaking simultaneously. On a few there occasions while making left or right turns, she observed the same grinding noise emanating from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear differential may have needed to be replaced but he was uncertain that would be a permanent repair. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the differential assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620158October 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost automotive power. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rear differential and transmission had failed and both needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620070October 16, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact's husband owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while reversing, the vehicle made an abnormal bumping and squealing sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the squealing sound was caused by the brake pad material, and the bumping sound was caused by the brake calipers and rotor material. The dealer informed the contact the failure was a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11620060October 16, 2024
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the moon roof. The contact stated that the moon roof started to bend inward and required to be held up manually. The contact then closed the moonroof. The contact contacted an independent mechanic and was informed that it was a known failure. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619923October 15, 2024
STRUCTURE
Front Passenger consistently has standing water, soaking carpet and has caused deep molding needing to replace carpeting and crash pad. Vehicle issue confirmed by Ford Dealership; diagnostic test did not pick up on it. Lead to manufacturing installation concerns. Dealership has inspected. Reported the issue and proceedings at Ford Dealership with Ford Company (corporate) Customer Service. Despite, manufacturing issue, company is requesting customer (me) pay to solve issue. No other messages or notifications appearing in Ford app or on in-car lamps/messaging. The standing water has been an issue at least 5-6 times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619825October 15, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Leff than 6 months after purchasing this vehicle new I have had a problem when I'm turning right or left with a rubbing/grinding noise in the rear. I have complained about it to the dealership where I was getting my oil changed and they brushed it off saying they don't hear it or it could just be the wind lol. I ended up taking it to another dealership in 2023 (Oxmoor Ford) where they heard it and diagnosed it as my rear differential and after they had my car for 3+ weeks I was told there wasn't a fix and they would just change out the fluid and replace it with new fluid and would let me know when there was a fix. In October 2024 I call and ask about this fix because I never heard anything else from them and they have me bring it in just to reset the modules. Still no fix on rear differential with so many complaints about it from several Bronco owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619590October 14, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car was stopped at a red light and when I hit the gas to go my entire car shut off. I was not able to turn my hazards on or put my car in neutral to push my car out of traffic. This is a huge safety concern because a car could’ve rear ended me since I wasn’t able to put hazards on. I attempted to jumpstart the vehicle but that didn’t work. I had to get my car towed and sent to the dealership. The issue sounds like the recall notice 24S24 - however my bronco sport says I don’t have any recalls. After talking to other bronco sport owners who had similar issues, they said they had to pay several hundred dollars to replace the battery with an AGM battery because the bronco sport isn't equipped to handle all the electronics.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619537October 13, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I’ve had my 2022 ford bronco sport for about 2 1/2 years I ordered it brand new and it made 8 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. Within the past month it’s completely blacked out my radio display while I was driving and wouldn’t come back on until it was turned off and turned back on. Now when I start it it’s acting like the battery is going out. I wouldn’t expect a battery to go out under 3 years. Please please can you help me with these issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619470October 12, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have been trying to get my car serviced due to a "recall" that can only be done off island. This requires barge cost (to Maui and back), being present to pick up car from barge and drop off at dealership, time on Maui to allow dealership to remedy the recall, wait at least a week for the barge to return it back to Molokai, and then time to pick up vehicle at the barge once back on Molokai. I have tried to organize with my dealership that is on Maui, and they will not pay for anything but the actual "recall work". My vehicle is a little over a year with only 7800 miles on it. The expense of all of the above and the time needed without a vehicle is not something I can afford (Barge alone is approximately $1500). After several communications with Ford, they told me I had to deal with my nearest dealership, and if still having difficulty getting repairs done at no cost to contact NHTSA.gov. Thank you for any information and help you can provide me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11619440October 12, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
My car made a loud pop noise when I go to turn it over. Then it was just dead others tried to jump it, but it wasn’t getting enough juice. Along with this all the warning signals start flashing through on the dash before basically dying. There had been warning at all early I had been driving around just fine. When we finally get to the dealership they say it was just the battery. We replace the battery but I see that other 2021 bronco sport’s had battery recall issues they said, mine didn’t fall under the date when the bad ones were produced. Still I think they should look at other dates, since they might have been over looked or on the cusps of the dates between the bad batteries and the good batteries.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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