Ford Bronco Complaints (2022)

367 consumer complaints on file.

#11729984April 8, 2026
STEERING
On April 3rd, 2026 my steering started to intermittently lock up on my 2022 Ford Bronco. I immediately took my vehicle to my local dealership where they were able to recreate the problem. The vehicle was also throwing the code U3000:49-8A for steering gear failure. This issue appears to be consistent with the Ford Safety Recall 23S09. There was no warning prior to the issue. There were no warning indicators once the issue began.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727079March 25, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEATS, BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that after the repair, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly shook and sputtered. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 25V721000 (Seats), and 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were 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 failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11726637March 24, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEATS
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention), and 25V721000 (Seats); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the infotainment screen intermittently turned blank at start-up, causing the rear-view camera to fail while reversing. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11726508March 23, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEATS
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 25V721000 (Seats); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725590March 19, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SEATS, BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle needed to be towed. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 25V721000 (Seats), and 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the low-pressure fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725578March 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I would like to update my previous safety concern since both concerns are related to separate recall issues. This concern is related to my vehicle experiencing potential electrical issues which appear to be similar to the same 12-volt battery management failures that are currently recalled in the Bronco Sport models. The "Charging System Service Now" alarm continues to pop up, sometimes every 30 seconds. I have not able to use my communication and navigation system for months now which has caused continuous issues which first started with my gps taking me to a completely different location on several occasions. This has caused me to get lost, be late, and be distracted while trying to fix the navigation error. These electrical issues have affected the safety of myself and my passengers due to the potential for complete electrical power loss, including loss of navigation/communications. It has also resulted in me getting pulled over by law enforcement twice: Once, where I received a warning for failing to use my turn signal when exiting which was the result of my entire screen going black while I was using my GPS and panicked. The second time was for speeding: 1. I was distracted because the Charging System Service alarm popped up on my dashboard. 2. My navigation screen was not working which I what I used to monitor the speed limit and maintain correct speed when the sign was not visible. 3. According to research, this may have affected the accuracy of the speed gun since I did not agree with the speed the officer detected. Research into this issue did, in fact, indicate that electromagnetic interference caused by the electrical faults and alternator issues can produce broadband noise or EMI which may overload or confuse the sensitivity of the radar gun, causing a false speed reading. Yes, the Ford Dealership was contacted, and I was told they did not have the parts/software available to fix the electrical issue. A mechanic also indicated issues with the alternator.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725550March 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle is experiencing potential electrical issues which appear to be similar to the same 12-volt battery management failures that are currently recalled in the Bronco Sport models. The "Charging System Service Now" alarm continues to pop up, sometimes every 30 seconds. I am also not able to use my communication and navigation system, and I am not sure if this is related to the same electrical system malfunctions. Furthermore, on three recent occasions, my vehicle stalled while I was pulling out of a street which was on a slight incline, another while I was on a hill in a parking lot, and another while I was reversing and putting my car into 1st gear to drive. During all of these occasions, my vehicle stalled and did not automatically re-start which had me blocking traffic while I turned my vehicle back on. All of these issues have affected the safety of myself and my passengers due to the unexpected stalling as well as electrical power loss, including loss of navigation/communications. It has also resulted in me getting pulled over by law enforcement twice due to swerving while I was looking at the screen when it went black and the other because I was speeding because my Charging System Service alarm went off and I was also unable to determine the speed limit of that road without having my navigation screen working. I believe I have contacted the Ford Dealership regarding the specific loss of the communication and navigation issue and was told they did not have the parts/software available at this time. I have taken my vehicle to an Advance Auto Parts store when the "Charging System Service Now" first appeared and was told it was potentially the alternator. I will have to locate the documentation at a later time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722896March 9, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part 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 the vehicle was driving roughly, and it stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the low-pressure fuel pump was replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722829March 8, 2026
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Getting a cross traffic alert and blind spot alert fault warning every time I drive the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722602March 6, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My 2022 Ford Bronco (2.7L) currently has an open fuel pump module safety recall with no remedy available. Ford has informed us that there is no fix yet and owners must wait until a future repair becomes available. The dealership attempted to replace the fuel pump in hopes of improving the issue, but the repair did not resolve the problem and the vehicle now performs worse than before. The vehicle cannot be safely driven and is currently sitting in my driveway. Ford has acknowledged the issue under case number [XXX] but stated there is currently nothing they can do until a fix becomes available. This leaves us with a vehicle that cannot be safely operated due to a known safety defect with no available remedy. 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
#11721630March 3, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle sputtered and nearly stalled. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the fuel gauge was constantly inaccurate while starting the vehicle and while driving. The contact stated that the fuel gauge read 0 miles or 0 percent while there was fuel in the tank. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,700.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721404March 2, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact was informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V165000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not 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 experienced the failure and became aware that the back-over prevention camera had malfunctioned, and a black screen was displayed. The failure mileage was 35,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720883February 27, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated and jerked abnormally. The driver pulled over to the shoulder of the road and inspected the vehicle. The driver then drove to the dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed as having a contained fire inside the exhaust pipe. The vehicle remained at the dealer for further diagnostic tests with the assistance of the engineers. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had denied the contact vehicle rental assistance. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that with the three recalls, it was unsafe to continue driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719030February 19, 2026
ENGINE, BACK OVER PREVENTION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat frame bolt had detached within a week of purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, where the bolt was reinstalled and tightened. Additionally, while driving 5-8 MPH in 4WD Low Mode, the vehicle made a beeping sound and stalled. The contact stated that the engine was chugging. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle in 4WD Low Mode. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a black or blue screen intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V312000 (Back Over Prevention), 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and 25V721000 (Seats); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719006February 19, 2026
SEATS
I am submitting this complaint regarding an open safety recall on my vehicle, NHTSA Recall 25V721 (Manufacturer Recall 25SB5), which has been active since October 29, 2025. As of today, the recall remains incomplete and the manufacturer states that no remedy or parts are available, with no estimated timeline provided. The recall involves a potential issue where a front seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. According to the manufacturer, this condition may not be identifiable without an incident or collision. My concern is that: 1.The recall has been open for over three months with no interim remedy, inspection protocol, or mitigation guidance offered to owners. 2.The manufacturer has not provided clear written guidance on whether the vehicle is considered safe for continued operation while awaiting the remedy, beyond stating that parts are unavailable. 3.Owners are left in a prolonged state of uncertainty, despite the recall being classified as safety-related. 4.The lack of interim guidance or remedy availability is causing financial and practical hardship, as vehicles with open safety recalls are restricted from certain lawful uses, even when no symptoms are present. I am requesting that NHTSA review whether the manufacturer’s delay in providing a remedy—or interim safety guidance—meets expectations for timely resolution of a safety recall. I am also requesting that NHTSA encourage the manufacturer to provide either: •An interim inspection or mitigation procedure, or •Clear guidance on vehicle operability and risk while awaiting the final remedy. Thank you for your review of this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718181February 16, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The hardtop developed cracks early on during the life of the vehicle. It leaks water. It’s a known issue with Bronco owners with the factory hardtop. Some people have had it replaced more than 3 times due to the same thing continuing to happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717962February 14, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
When braking(going down hill) the Bronco comes to a complete stop and the brakes feel good. But a split second after the full stop, the truck starts to creep forward for about a foot and then you hear a "click noise" and the truck abruptly stops. This is a very scary feeling wondering if your gonna roll into cross traffic. This happens every morning(once every day) and the rest of the day the brakes feel good. This issue has been happening for the last 7 days. I made an appointment with Ford dealer to look at it. Service writer tried looking up any recalls or complaints on this issue and couldn't find anything? On the BroncoG6 forum online, there apparently are other Bronco owners complaining about the same issue. One owner (online) stated that the dealer reprogrammed the ABS system and his truck hasn't repeated the creep anymore. There haven't been any brake, ABS or any warning lamps at all when this happens. This really needs to be resolved before someone get injured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717538February 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I believe my vehicle has suffered a cracked/fractured or broken intake valve on cylinder number 4. There is very low compression in that cylinder. I checked it and it only managed to produce 25psi. I inspected the cylinder with a borescope camera and there is no damage or excessive wear to the piston or cylinder bore. They both look pristine with no signs of anything. I could not see either the intake or exhaust valves on my camera. They are the only pieces of the engine I could not inspect that could possible cause a compression issue. It is my understanding that ford is aware of an issue of this happening on some 2.7 Ecoboost engines?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717267February 11, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Display for backup camera freezes after putting vehicle in reverse. Yes, it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The display freezes when putting the vehicle in revers and the initial image on display of what was behind the vehicle stays the same while moving. If something or someone moves behind the vehicle while moving the image does not update to show that something or someone is now behind the vehicle. Previously recall 23S48 was completed related to the issue but it did not resolve the issue. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer informed me that it is a faulty APIM and not the backup camera and is therefore not covered by the recall. This is a significant safety issue and needs remedied regardless of what component needs replaced. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - Only by the dealer (Midwest Ford in Hutchinson, KS). Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - No
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716477February 7, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
REAR WINDOW (REAR FLIP UP OVER TAIL GATE) SPONTANIOUSLY SHATTERED AND REQUIRED FULL REPLACEMENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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