Ford Bronco Sport Complaints

1,315 consumer complaints on file.

#11680761August 14, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am the owner of a small car rental business located in california]. My business fleet includes two Ford Bronco Sport vehicles, which are critical to my operations. This letter is a formal request for an immediate remedy and financial reimbursement for significant business losses I am incurring as a direct result of Ford's Safety Recall # 25 s76, #25V467. Due to the nature of this recall I have been forced to remove both vehicles from my rental fleet as of [XXX]]. These two vehicles represent 50% of my entire business fleet. Please advise. 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
#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
#11680587August 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to a State inspection, the State Inspector informed the contact that the gateway module of the vehicle failed to communicate with the inspection equipment, and the vehicle could not be inspected. The State Inspector informed the contact that it was a common failure with the model of the vehicle, and the inspector related the failure to Ford Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 22N15 (Gateway Module Reprogramming for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered. An appointment was scheduled for diagnostic a test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680480August 13, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for the State inspection, the State inspector informed the contact that the gateway module of the vehicle failed to communicate with the inspection equipment, and the vehicle could not be inspected. The contact stated that the failure had previously occurred. The contact related the failure to Ford Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 22N15 (Gateway Module Reprogramming for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680423August 13, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 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. Several local dealers were contacted. 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.
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
#11680194August 12, 2025
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for new tires. While the vehicle was being serviced, it was determined that the rear shocks were leaking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V025000 (Suspension). The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679817August 11, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to refuel the vehicle. The contact noticed that the fuel tank did not have a lever or cap to lock the fuel tank. The contact stated that to add fuel to the vehicle, the contact just pushed open the fuel tank compartment to add fuel to the vehicle. The contact was concerned about the vehicle not having a fuel cap. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe, and the security of the fuel tank was very unsafe. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer suggested that the contact purchase an aftermarket lock for the fuel tank. The contact had received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced an issue related to the recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 28,111.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679804August 11, 2025
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
My car is only 4 years old and is now in need of a brand new transmission. The power train lights are on, the emissions lights stay on, it shuts off after getting gas and won’t restart. I’ve been to the Ford dealer to fix “recalls” and was told there was no fix for it yet and that the noises I was hearing and the problems I was having was all fine and that there should be no long term issues with my car. Now, a few months later my car is back at the dealership in need of a whole new transmission. I am so sick of the issues and constant battles with this car and being told it’s fine and to wait for a call for the update to be ready. I am now out of a vehicle and I haven’t even owned it a year yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679790August 11, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, several unknown warnings lights illuminated, and the vehicle stopped independently. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679483August 9, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When coming from a stop at a traffic light vehicle losses power for approximately 15-20 seconds. This puts the driver of the vehicle, passengers, and other vehicle drivers operating on the roadway in danger of a major collision, possible bodily harm or even death. We have twice taken the vehicle to our dealership, where we purchased the vehicle; in order to fix the recall and we have had no success in gaining a remedy for the issues. The vehicle was seen twice by the Chandler, Arizona Earnheart Ford service department. There were no warning signs before the incident and they started appearing soon after the purchase of the vehicle. We have notice that the hotter it is outside the more frequent the loss of power occurs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679469August 8, 2025
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2025 Bronco Do not drive your vehicle until your recall service is complete. Safety Recalls* Loose or missing upper ball joint fastener Recall incomplete Loose or missing upper ball joint fastener Recall incomplete Front upper control arm to knuckle ball joint loose or missing fastener Recall incomplete Inspect seat bolt presence and torque - recall is unable to be performed at this time. Please check the fsa landing page for more details. Recall incomplete Do not drive - front lower arm to frame attachment fastener inspection Recall incomplete Transmission main control valve body replacement Recall incomplete Rear door child safety lock inspection Recall incomplete Passenger airbag replacement Recall incomplete
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
#11679032August 7, 2025
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Car suddenly and dangerously braked on highway with no other vehicles around. Afterwards the tool and check engine lights came on. All advance trac systems failed. Dealership replaced the broken bolts and rear axle. In review it appears recall 21s04 should apply. Site shows 2021 broncos from Hermosillo plant apply. Rep stated building date range 7/22-11/24. How can this apply to a 2021 ford recall?
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
#11678477August 5, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received a Carfax notification that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000(Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The dealer was not contacted. 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, but was unable to provide an anticipated date for the parts' availability. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678401August 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
The car in front of the car ahead of me slammed on their breaks so I slammed on mine. The car directly in front of me hit their breaks last but my car never stopped until it hit the car. I was pushing on the break as hard as I possibly could and it just felt like the car wouldn’t stop
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678289August 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving and making right turns at undisclosed low speeds, there was an abnormal growling sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear drive unit had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown Ford TSB. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678268August 4, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image occasionally appeared blank, and the image was also occasionally frozen. The dealer was contacted, and informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local 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. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678238August 4, 2025
STEERING
THE STEERING MOVED SUDDENLY BY ITSELF; several times on highways. Never had a vehicle do that before.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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