Ford Bronco Sport Complaints (2022)

347 consumer complaints on file.

#11686295September 10, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated but went off independently. The contact stated that with the weather change, the heat was needed; however, the contact was concerned with the strong fuel odor inside the vehicle and stated that the odor was dangerous. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was provided with the cost for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact later received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel system, Gasoline); however, parts were not yet available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,136.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685510September 6, 2025
ENGINE
I noticed my coolant level dropping about a year ago. I would fill up the coolant reservoir and the coolant level would drop within a few days. The issue was from the water pump leaking. I replaced the water pump with an OEM ford water pump. One year later the coolant level is dropping, and I have the same issue again. Looking at some of the forums, this appears to be a common issue with this make and mode.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685077September 4, 2025
SUSPENSION
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681959August 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Rear differential has gone out at less than 50,000 miles and a new rear axle has been on back order for 2 months
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681593August 19, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact called local dealer and was informed that the parts to complete the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681426August 18, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH with the cruise control engaged, while slowing down to exit the freeway, the cruise control failed to disengage, and the vehicle continued driving at 60 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal several times, and the vehicle slowed down to approximately 20 MPH, and the cruise control disengaged. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680833August 15, 2025
SUSPENSION
rear drive train unit Which is a known problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680623August 14, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The hood latch and cabling mechanism continues to be a problem for Bronco Sport owners. I have dealt with the cabling detaching from the housing unit four times. This causes safety concerns because the hood cannot be opened when this issue presents. Many owners have this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680359August 13, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Very bumpy rides on the smooth highways Also creaky loud noise when given breaks. Specially when reversed driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679315August 8, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have had multiple issues with my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport in the past 3 years and there have been multiple recalls. The ac failed at the 2 year mark and the rear brakes also started to make an odd noise intermittently when I would have the vehicle in reverse. I reported it and asked Ted Britt Ford in Fairfax, VA to check it twice (this is the dealership I purchased the vehicle from - I had them check it on 7/3/24 and 9/28/24 and have service records confirming) and they said they could find nothing wrong and there was no recall for it and there was nothing they could do (keeping in mind my vehicle was under warranty at that time). Fast forward to today, I go in for an oil change and mention the rear brakes are making noise again and ask if they can check it for me. They told me there is now a remedy for the issue, acknowledging there wasn't in the past. I mentioned at the time that I had reported and asked about it twice and why should I now have to pay for that when clearly this is a defect that should have been addressed by Ford when I initially reported it (keeping in mind that my vehicle is now out of warranty). Then they tell me I need to replace the front brake pads and brake fluid for a cost of over 1k and rear rotors and brake pads for 1200, but admitted the rear brake pads are not that bad and can wait. I do not ride my brakes and have no history of that in any vehicle I've ever owned, so I did some research and learn that this is an issue with the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport which seems to have MANY issues. Ford is not acknowledging any of the issues that this specific year/make/model has. I clearly alerted them to an issue a year ago and they claimed to have no solution but now they magically do once it's out of warranty? Clearly having defective brakes is a safety issue, not to mention the fuel injector issue that is under recall - apparently Ford doesn't have the part for that either. Please issue a recall for the defective brake pads and rotors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678547August 5, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owned a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, while in a line of traffic and preparing to make a right turn onto another street, the contact noticed black smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle and spontaneously there were flames coming from under the hood. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that a nearby good Samaritan dialed 9-1-1 and the local Fire Department arrived on scene to extinguish the flames. A Police report was filed; however, the report was unavailable. The contact sought medical attention for minor smoke inhalation. The vehicle was towed by a towing company at the request of the Insurance provider and remained at the tow lot. The vehicle was inspected; however, the source of the fire was not identified. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the Insurance provider. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that prior to the fire, the vehicle was inspected by the local dealer regarding a battery sensor error and the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000 (Electrical System). The contact related the fire to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11676766July 28, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676328July 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I have a 2022 Ford Bronco Big Bend that I bought brand new, and just three years later, the transmission completely failed—without any warning signs. No lights, no noises, no slow shifting. It just suddenly died while I was driving and left me stranded in the middle of the highway, which was incredibly dangerous. I immediately tried to move over to the right lane, but the car was behaving erratically— accelerating, slowing down, braking, then speeding up again on its own. Once it was taken to the mechanic, they found the shifter wasn’t even functioning properly. When placed in neutral, the car would accelerate. When placed in drive, it would go backward, and when in reverse, it would go forward. It was officially diagnosed with transmission failure after I had it towed to my nearest dealership. I’ve maintained this vehicle responsibly and have never driven it roughly or taken it off-road. Still, I was quoted nearly $10,000 to replace the transmission, which is outrageous for a three-year-old SUV. Ford refuses to cover the repair, even though this seems like a serious manufacturing issue. I’m still making payments on the vehicle, and now it’s completely unusable. I’ve heard of similar things happening to other ford broncos and I want there to be a full recall because it’s clearly a major problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674404July 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Regarding TSB 24-2185 RDU is faulty. The factory RDU vent hose needs to be upgraded due to the default hose venting road debris into the rear differential. This needs to be a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673918July 16, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? AutoNation Ford Corpus Christi found purge valve making abnormal clicking sound, valve sticking and closed. I replaced the valve with a new OEM part. Code P04F0 came off but vehicle would still lag and sputter when accelerating. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? feels like vehicle can hesitate or stop while accelerating and get rear ended Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Took vehicle back to AutoNation Corpus Christi and the tech's cannot find anything wrong with the vehicle but there is definitely an obvious issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Inspected by AutoNation Corpus Christi technicians and they cannot pinpoint the issue. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Warning light code P04F0 comes on, recommended purge valve replaced but issue vehicle still lags and sputters when accelerating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673068July 12, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle stutters when driving at slower speeds, usually between 22-27 MPH. After purchasing my vehicle used I have found that others have been reporting the same issue, to include in brand new Bronco Sports, and have been advised that is just how they are. Switching to sport mode does seem to help but the stutters occurs at different speeds. There has been no known part identified as causing the issue. There are no warnings displayed and no codes showing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672645July 11, 2025
SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I bought my vehicle brand new and have received several recall notices and have had to have repairs done for common issues not featured in recalls but maybe service bulletins. I have had the water pump replaced 2x in the last 2 years Rear differential replaced completely linked to the recalled issue. PCM software is being recalled for the second time in 2 years. I’ve have owned exclusively ford and this model has been a near nightmare. I get my cars serviced regularly so it’s definitely not due to lack of maintenance but instead seems as if the 2022 bronco sport model was tainted from the manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671479July 6, 2025
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
In 2022 I bought my bronco and took it in for the transmission going into the wrong gear and coming out of park. They said yes that’s happening and did something with the programming. It continued to run funny and have occasional issues with shifting which I assumed was in my head. Yesterday however I found out it wasn’t. I turned my bronco on and put it in reverse but it just started reviving and didn’t move so I tried drive same thing so I turned it off then back on all of a sudden it made a bang and lunged into reverse in front of a car and I almost got hit. I also when to pull out a few weeks prior and my car didn’t go and I almost got hit. Today my bronco stalled on the highway I was able to coast off the road but it then sounded like a chainsaw and wouldn’t go into any gear so I had it towed. I get the three chance rule however I feel like in the case due to repeated and extensive safety concern they need to do something. I also am not the only 2022 bronco owner with these exact issues as I found others on online forums with the same things.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669716June 27, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Backup camera is blue screened. Says to see dealer . Vehicle only has 28,009 miles on it. Thx
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668532June 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle slightly hesitated while depressing the start button. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000 (Electrical System). The contact scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle serviced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be kept overnight for the repair. Due to other commitments, the contact was unable to leave the vehicle overnight and declined the services at that time. The contact then stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shut off with the parking brake warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact was left stranded in the middle of the road, activated the hazard lights, and was able to restarted the vehicle, and drove to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle had since failed to start with an unknown service message flashing on the instrument panel. 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

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