Ford Bronco Sport Complaints

1,315 consumer complaints on file.

#11714996February 2, 2026
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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and provided with paperwork that the recall repair was completed; however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available, and the VIN indicated that the recall was still open. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714603January 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car sputters when fuel is added but will drive. Went to get it checked out. Ford said it was spark plugs and a canister purge valve stuck. Got it looked at for a second opinion and they said the plugs were fine and the note saying the canister purge valve was stuck, but the canister purge valve was operating fine. Second opinion said it was throwing a transmission fault code. Possibly solenoid somewhere or an issue with the PCM, TCM or BCM. Then the car started shifting really hard, getting stuck in gears and shutting off. I had to get it towed to my house. I’m thinking there’s a bad PCM, TCM or BCM in this model and it just hasn’t been mentioned yet. Historically, Ford says it’s the spark plugs often and other issues and take several times to fix the issue. Last time it has a shut off problem, they tried two different things before replacing a solenoid somewhere and it lasted for a while up until now. Seems like they can’t really determine what’s wrong with it even after paying for the professional diagnostic fee
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714165January 29, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Since my car hit 40000 miles it has had nothing but issues. I've had it in the shop at least 10 times. My brakes went out while driving with my [XXX] old, I've had loss of power, smell of exhaust in the cabin for the last 3 months and dealership says it can't be fixed, yesterday I had complete engine failure while on the freeway. Stalled and wouldn't start back up for 5 min. The dealership has never fully fixed anything but has only updated the computer system. I feel very unsafe in this vehicle. We still owe on this vehicle so trading it in is not an option since its not even worth the down payment I put down. It has a fuel injector recall that can't be fixed yet due to not having the parts available. What are we suppose to do if we can't drive the vehicle and can't buy a new one. 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
#11713428January 26, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
I received a recall letter in August 2025 stating there is is possible for fuel injector to crack which may result in fuel accumulating on the top of the engine. The liquid fuel and/or fuel vapor that accumulates near a hot surface, such as a hot engine or exhaust may ignite resulting in an under-hood fire. It has been 6 months and there are still no parts available. I find this to be unacceptable and am worrying about this all the time. I personally know someone who's Bronco sport caught on fire and destroyed the car. It could most certainly destroy more than just the car. I don't think this should be taken lightly and should be resolved immediately. I mean I can't even sell the car who would want to buy a car that has a known fire safety recall or how could I sell it with knowing about this problem. Please upgrade this recall urgently for faster resolution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713086January 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car check engine light came on, I came home parked the car, in about 5 minutes the cars embarked in flames, the car burned down to the ground. The safety of my entire home (flames caught onto house) and neighbors home was at risk. The burning car was inspected by Fire Chief of Christiana Fire Company
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712939January 23, 2026
AIR BAGS
I was driving to work in my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport when traffic ahead of me stopped suddenly. I was able to come to a complete stop. The vehicle behind me did not see the stopped traffic until the last second and rear-ended my vehicle at an estimated speed of approximately 50 mph. The impact was severe enough that my vehicle was pushed forward into the car in front of me, resulting in a multi-vehicle collision. Despite the severity of the impact, none of my airbags deployed. My vehicle sustained significant damage and was declared a total loss. I sustained serious injuries in this crash and continue to experience long-term, life-altering effects. Given the force of the collision and the extent of the damage, I am concerned about why the airbag system did not deploy and whether there may be a defect in the airbag or crash sensor system. I am submitting this complaint so the incident can be reviewed and investigated to determine whether this presents a broader safety issue.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11712903January 23, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the garage and idling, the contact's husband noticed a strong fuel odor on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the following day, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed the fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel odor was entering through the vents. No warning lights were illuminated. The odor was extremely strong, and the contact drove the vehicle with the windows down in an outside temperature of 40 degrees. The contact stated that the odor made her nauseous for the remainder of the day. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled for the following week. A month prior, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was advised to change the fuel type for the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel system, Gasoline); however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the local dealer to schedule a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 44,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712733January 22, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Dear Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, I am submitting this letter in support of a Texas Lemon Law complaint regarding my vehicle, which has experienced repeated mechanical failures that substantially impair its use, value, and safety. The vehicle has been subject to multiple manufacturer recalls and remains in the repair shop at this time. It is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has exhibited a persistent knocking sound from the engine or drivetrain area, intermittent loss of power, and a brake system defect in which the brakes stick unexpectedly. These conditions have continued despite multiple repair attempts by an authorized dealership, including repairs related to manufacturer recalls. These defects constitute a serious safety concern. The loss of power occurred while driving and created a hazardous situation by preventing the vehicle from accelerating as expected in traffic. The brake sticking condition impaired my ability to maintain safe control of the vehicle and increased the risk of sudden or unintended braking, endangering myself, passengers, and other motorists. The issues have been reproduced and acknowledged by the dealership, as demonstrated by repeated service visits. The vehicle has been inspected and repaired by the manufacturer’s authorized service center on multiple occasions. No inspections have been conducted by law enforcement or insurance representatives. Prior to and following recall repairs, the vehicle continued to exhibit symptoms including the knocking noise and intermittent power loss. Any warning lamps or dashboard messages are UNKNOWN. Because these defects remain unresolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts and involve safety-related systems, I believe this vehicle meets the criteria for review under the Texas Lemon Law. Sincerely, [XXX] 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
#11712701January 22, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I am experiencing pulsing and lunging while accelerating and cause loss of power and unsafe driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712474January 21, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LOSS COMPLETE POWER WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE DASHBOARD LIT UP BUT NO POWER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER TRIED TO CHARGE BATTERY IT WAS NOT THAT. HE WAS DUMBFOUNDED ON WHAT HAPPENED. I SAT IN A VEHICLE ON A BUSY ROAD IN RUSH HOUR FOR OVER AN HOUR BECAUSE i HAD NO SAFE PLACE TO GO. NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR, NO NOISES. JUST DIED WHILE IN USE. WAS TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD 48 HRS LATER ITS DRIVING FINE. THEY CANT FIND AN ISSUE. I AGAIN EXPLAINED I LOSS COMPLETE POWER AND WAS PUT IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS WELL AS THE FACT THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS IN THE 20S. THE VEHICLE IS STILL AT SERVICE WITH NO ANSWERS, THIS IS THE 4TH SERVICE IN LESS THAN 60 DAYS WITH ISSUES. 2 WHERE TRANSMISSION, 1 WAS A GAS VALVE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712462January 21, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle started jerking abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the failure was due to the torque converter. The contact was informed that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and refilled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered to cover 60 percent of the cost of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711867January 19, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased my vehicle 6 months ago. I had no prior issues outside of a rough drive or a very slight burning smell from time to time. 12/2025 I found out through my auto insurance that my vehicle had a active safety recall (25S76) so I scheduled with my local Ford to get the temp software PCM update done until the remedy becomes available. Immediately after the software update I started getting a lot of system error codes; keys not detected, airbag fault, Tailgate open (when it wasnt), auto hold system fault, auto start/stop system fault, etc.. During this time I had issues with my break system "softening" like the breaks wanted to go out OR the break peddle locking up on me and being unable to move/drive. Delays in acceleration or spurts of acceleration which was uncommanded. This happened in active school zones making it even more unsafe and dangerous to drive. I took it back to my nearest dealership, and they could not replicate the issues but kept my case open and said to inform them if things changed. Things gradually got worse. I have video recording of my car accelerating without my foot on the peddle and my breaking peddle softening to the point of not working properly as well as hardening and locking up. I have photos of the errors when I was able to safely due so. I have full documentation that is not listed here (due to the amount of words allowed). I took my vehicle back and has been with Frontier Ford in Anacortes WA for 5 days. I have contacted Ford as well. I am unable to get a rental due to both Ford and the dealership both telling me to go to each other for help. I have no update as my vehicle is still in testing. They were able to replicate some of the issues but have no update outside of that. I have no way to work or take my children back and forth to their classes. My Ford dealership said this software has caused similar issues with other vehicles but my issue was a more severe case. I am unsure on how to move forward with this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711596January 17, 2026
SEATS
I was driving the car and had been noticing an aroma, that I couldn't identify all morning. I happened to look over to the passenger side of the car and smoke was coming from the front of the seat. It was just about to catch fire. The seat heater was on and I turned it off. I poured water from a water bottle on the burned spot, that is about the size of your hand, and it sizzled until it cooled down. I contacted my dealer and sent them a photo. They had never heard of this occurring on any vehicle with heated seats ever happening before.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711488January 16, 2026
SEATS
My passenger seat heater caught on fire, it was very scary but I was able to put it out with sugar after I pulled over and figured out where the smell was coming from. I took it to my dealer for an inspection but I feel as though they were just trying to cover their side of everything and said “the seat heater did not cause the fire unfortunately”. I am currently in contact with ford and my insurance company. My insurance so far just says they need to investigate more but also that my claim is closed so I’m honestly just at a loss and confused about that and will be reaching out to them again soon. There was no warning at all and I’m glad I caught it when I did because I had glasses cleaner in my passenger side door that is very flammable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710954January 14, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while driving. The contact was unable to determine the location of the sound. The vehicle was taken to the local Auto Zone, where an undisclosed system failure had occurred. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710716January 13, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact received an alert indicating that the engine was overheating, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty. Upon opening the hood, there was white smoke coming from the engine, with a strong coolant odor coming from the vehicle. After adding coolant, the vehicle restarted but only drove a short distance before the coolant leaked out. The vehicle was driven to the residence, where a mobile mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that it was not repairable and that the engine had cracked from overheating due to the loss of coolant. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710638January 13, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a grinding sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710599January 13, 2026
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
Rear Belt Monitor Fault continues to be an issue. We received this warning light and supposedly had this repaired in October of 2024. The dealership replaced the rear seat belt buckle and reset the codes. This worked for a while but now is happening again. Additionally, we are receiving an airbag warning related to the rear belt monitor. When driving even short distances the warning light appears on screen maybe 5 or 6 times. If a seat belt is disconnected there is no audible warning alert or light to let the driver know that it is not in use. I believe this may be a faulty restraint control module rather than an actual seat belt issue. This is definitely a safety issue regarding restraints and airbags. I've heard of this issue in several Bronco sports, and Mavericks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710488January 12, 2026
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof glass shattered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be inspected; however, the dealer stated that the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710445January 12, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that there were strong exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle while idling and while driving the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that no exhaust fumes were detected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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