Ford Bronco Complaints

938 consumer complaints on file.

#11465386May 20, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the brakes failed intermittently. The contact stated that the brake power booster failed to operate as needed. The brake pedal required an excessive amount of pressure to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the brake vacuum hose assembly needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB 50472. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the part being on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465356May 19, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Transmission broke at 4,884 miles reversing out of the driveway. The driveway has no grade and never sits on a hill.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464516May 13, 2022
ENGINE
Engine failure. My wife was driving the vehicle and was enveloped in smoke and the engine stopped and she was stuck in the middle lane of a busy road in rush hour. A dangerous section of road a few miles from our house. I drove down and gave her my SUV and then called AAA who towed it to the dealership. The motor was dead. The vehicle was towed to Future Ford of Sacramento. They then diagnosed it a few days later and informed us that it is a complete engine failure and that it will take several months to get the vehicle back to us. There were no warning lights or any warning prior to the engine stopping and a large amount of smoke to the point that my wife thought the whole vehicle was on fire. Four people stopped to help her and get her to the side of the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463983May 9, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
When set in flat towing mode the Bronco’s electronic brake boost (EBB) shuts off after 45 minutes or less. Once the EBB shuts off the Bronco’s brakes, which are connected to the motorhome’s brakes via an auxiliary brake system, no longer work properly and will not slow the Bronco. This failure then requires the motorhome’s brakes to stop both the Bronco and the motorhome and creates a serious safety issue because: 1) Stopping distance increases dramatically. 2) The motorhome’s brakes could fade, while descending grades, leading to total braking failure. Nearly all states require towed units in excess of 3,000# to have brakes but once the EBB shuts off the Bronco is in violation of these laws.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463750May 7, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased this vehicle from Portsmouth Ford in Portsmouth NH on January 27, 2022. I brought the vehicle into AutoFair Ford (Manchester, NH) on March 16, 2022 as there was a rattling in the engine (at approximately 1519 Miles). I have not seen the vehicle since. The vehicle has been inspected by the mechanics at AutoFair Ford. They attempted a repair job but the sound was still present. Apparently the engine needs to be either redone or redesigned and Ford is not really giving any good answers as to even when this may be completed. The vehicle has been sitting in the dealer lot now for 50 Days and counting. I might get it back but very concerned as to what else could be wrong with this car as it has been sitting there for so long and could easily be another 5-6 weeks before this might get repaired. very concerned for what could go wrong during this incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463691May 6, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
This vehicle is advertised as Flat Tow capable the 2.7 is equipped with electronic brake booster and when hooked up to rv that has a charge line that feeds the bronco with 13.5 volts continuously (as needed) the battery management system shuts off the electronic brake booster rendering the secondary brake system inoperable after 15 minutes in tow mode so the vehicle is set up with power assist brakes for the first 15 minutes then shuts down no matter what power supply is given creating the rv to do all the braking with no assist all while in tow mode
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463482May 5, 2022
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Engine comes and goes, Wastegate gets stuck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463408May 4, 2022
ENGINE
Engine failure with 25 miles on the odometer. The dealer inspected it and reported that a piston broke and it needs a new engine. A low engine oil pressure warning came on and the check engine light.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463296May 3, 2022
ENGINE
On Monday, March 7, 2021, my Ford Bronco First Edition with the 2.7 engine experienced catastrophic engine failure. I was driving near my home when my vehicle stopped running. I did feel a strange pull in my steering and tires; but I was also driving on ice and assumed it was the traction control system at play. I was wrong. It was my engine losing compression and my engine failing. My dash lit up with a series of errors (all in quick succession and could not catch them all) and my vehicle lost all power and control. As mentioned above, I was driving on ice covered roads and had difficulty steering. I attempted to pull off the road and into a parking lot; however, the drive sloped up and I could not get clear of the entryway. I had to stop blocking the entrance to the veterinarian's parking lot. To increase the risk here, my vehicle was not visible from traffic turning in because of snow banks that were taller than my vehicle. I want to stress how incredibly lucky I was that this happened close to home. I went on a road trip and had returned home the night before. We had contemplated taking the Bronco. If we had, we would have broken down on the Parks Highway in Alaska. This highway is remote at most times with spotty cell service. The risks of having broken down in subzero temperatures with zero help was extremely high in my area. I also consider myself extremely lucky that I had a friend that was able to come move my vehicle from blocking the business entrance. When I used the Ford app to get a tow, it quoted me 7 hours. I did call and complain that that was unacceptable. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and catastrophic engine failure was determined with a faulty valve being the contributing factor. This is a known valve issue and I have included my engine build date sticker in the photos. I included a photo of my Bronco being loaded on the tow truck showing the ice roads and snow bank blocking my car from view.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463199May 3, 2022
ENGINE
at 2,000 miles the engine dropped a valve. Vehicle has already received a new engine. Vehicle shut off running down the interstate. safety was had to coast to shoulder and wait on tow truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463157May 3, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased this vehicle to flat tow behind my motorhome. Ford states that the full size Broncos are flat tow capable, but unfortunately the braking system times out due to the electronic brake boost being on a timer. I have installed a supplemental braking unit to activate the brakes on the Bronco when being towed behind my motorhome. The braking system inoperative after the 45 minutes that the electronic brake booster times out. This is a huge safety concern due to the weight of the Bronco not slowing down as intended while being flat towed. This needs to be addressed with Ford Motor Company. I do know that I am not the only person who has experienced this issue and more people will continue to have this issue until a fix is implemented.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461791April 22, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Flat Towing 2021 Ford Bronco with 2.7 V6 engine. After connecting my Bronco to the motorhome and putting it in the tow mode the following will occur. About 45 mins after turning the ignition off and closing the doors the EBB (Electronic Brake Boost) in the Bronco shuts down leaving the Bronco without any brake boost and leaves the supplemental brake system ineffective. When first connecting the Bronco to the motorhome the brake boost is active and the supplemental brake system must be set to match, or it will lock up the brakes on the Bronco when you stop. After the boost shuts down the supplemental brake system cannot apply enough force to the Bronco brakes to assist in stopping and all at once it takes a much greater distance to stop the motorhome than it did when the boost was working. This is extremely dangerous as a break-a-way tow vehicle would have no brakes and become a missile, or the additional weight with no assisted braking could cause a 40,000lb Class A RV to lose it's brakes down a steep grade.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461178April 18, 2022
ENGINE
CONSTITUENT WRITES IN REGARD TO THEIR 2021 FORD BRONCO. CONSTITUENT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAS A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE VALVES CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460137April 8, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The wipers slow down to intermittent after 45 seconds or so every time driving in the rain when they are set on continuous or continuous high. This temporarily hampers your visibility when driving in the rain and the Bronco is not even supposed to have auto sensing wipers. You have to change the wiper setting then put in back where you want the speed to be only to have it slow down again in 45 seconds or so.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460125April 8, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2021 FORD BRONCO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO KNOWN DEFECT WITH VALVES THAT CAUSES CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFAUCTURER HAD NOT MADE ANY EFFORT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ENGINE SHOULD BE RECALLED AS MANY OTHER VEHICLES SHARE SAME THE DEFECT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460124April 8, 2022
ENGINE
2021 FORD BRONCO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A KNOWN VALVE DEFECT WHICH CAUSES ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFAUCTURER HAD NOT MADE ANY EFFORT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ENGINE SHOULD BE RECALLED AS MANY OTHERS SHARE THE DEFECT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460118April 8, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2021 FORD BRONCO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFAUCTURER HAD NOT MADE ANY EFFORT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE 2.7 LITRE ECO BOOST ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ENGINE SHOULD BE RECALLED AS MANY OTHERS SHARE THE DEFECT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459510April 4, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Recreational Flat Towing 2022 Ford Bronco with 2.7L V6 engine. After connecting my Bronco to the motorhome and using Ford instructions for putting it in the tow mode the following will occur: About 45 mins after turning the ignition off and closing the doors the EBB (Electronic Brake Boost) in the Bronco shuts down leaving the Bronco without any brake boost. This will leave the supplemental brake system ineffective. When first connecting the Bronco to the motorhome the brake boost is active and the supplemental brake system is functioning properly. After the boost shuts down the supplemental brake system may not apply enough force to the Bronco brakes to assist in stopping and the distance required to stop the motorhome and connected Bronco is increased. Should an incident occur that causes the Brono to become disconnected from the motorhome while under tow the automatic braking function of the supplemental braking system may experience the same issue and fail to safely stop the Bronco.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459262April 1, 2022
ENGINE
I was driving to work on the morning of March 14, 2022, on the highway approx. 70 mph. I felt a falter or engine buck, I began to lose power to the engine. The engine light began to flash and I was only able to drive 55mph. I was in a very unsafe area on a highway with a very narrow shoulder and so I proceeded to manage my speed to reach work safely. I was able to make the additional 10 miles to my workplace. When I stopped at the gate for security, the engine died and I was unable to restart it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458921March 30, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Wipers would not stay working as they should on any setting during heavy snow, sleet, and rain. Vehicle has several intermittent settings, as well as (2) continuous wiping settings. The all settings would work as they should for around 60 seconds, then slow down to a very slow intermittent wipe. Each time a setting was changed it would work as it should for 60 seconds before slowing to a very slow intermittent wipe. This was all happening while moving, with heavy precipitation (rain/sleet/snow mix). The safety issue was having to mess with wiper settings to keep them functional, and lack of visibility when the wipers would slow down from where they were set to. No warning lamps of any sort came on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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