Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. A wiper arm nut on the driver-side may loosen, causing the windshield wipers to detach.
1967-2026 · 34 model years
Ford Bronco Problems by year
Owners have filed 1,678 complaints about the Ford Bronco across 34 model years, and it has 88 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (390), while 1969, 1982, 1997 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 1,678
- Recalls
- 88
- Crashes
- 74
- Fires
- 166
- Injuries
- 61
- Deaths
- 18
Bronco complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Bronco problems
Ford Bronco recalls 88
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive...
Latest Bronco complaints
My 2022 Ford Bronco experienced an unexpected braking malfunction. One evening, the brake system warning light illuminated. The following morning, the warning light was no longer displayed, and there were no active warnings. Within approximately two miles of leaving my home, I stopped at a traffic light on a slight incline. While holding my foot on the brake pedal, I felt pressure build up, and the pedal unexpectedly pushed back against my foot. The vehicle began rolling backward. I immediately pressed the brake...
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pedal again, and the brakes resumed functioning normally. I drove directly to a Ford dealership following the incident. The dealership identified a leak in a vacuum component associated with the braking system but did not confirm whether the leak caused the pedal behavior. The component was replaced at my expense of $652 after Ford denied coverage under my PremiumCARE Extended Service Plan. I am reporting this incident because the unexpected brake pedal movement and resulting vehicle rollback created a serious safety concern. I am concerned that a similar malfunction could result in a collision, particularly if another vehicle or pedestrian were behind the vehicle.
A groaning noise was noticed in the steering a week prior to taking it to the Ford dealer for unrelated reasons. The noise existed on pavement, dirt, stationary or moving. While the dealer was working on it, the steering gear locked and eliminated the steering function. Thankfully, it did it to the tech while driving in the lot. The dealer confirmed that it needs a new steering rack. There are no messages or warnings indicating the loss of steering. The vehicle has 63,000 miles on it. If it had done that on the road, at speed, it would be life threatening.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that upon shifting into park, and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly rolled backwards and crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact's 80-year-old father was seated in the front passenger's seat during the failure. The contact stated that while attempting to catch up with the vehicle, the right hand middle finger was injured. The contact sought medical attention and received seven stitches. The manufacturer was contacted by phone, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V236000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Rear tailgate opens when door locks are activated. Rear tailgate can open while driving presenting danger to occupants, possessions and others outside of the vehicle.
Rear view Camera was blank in reverse. Recalls for same issue have been stated to be complete but issue is still occuring. Recalls associated with this are 23S48 and 26S09. This issue is intermittent. Unable to use cameras to safely navigate in reverse. No warning lamps. This has been occurring for at least the last 12 months. I called dealership and manufacture and they want to charge a $250 fee to diagnose before they will determine if this issue is related to recall even though it is the same condition as the original recalls.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V468000 (Engine, Electrical System), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was broken into while parked in the dealer's parking lot, and the window was damaged. The contact requested that the dealer replace the broken window and perform the recall repair. The dealer declined to perform either repair. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact...
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that the dealer bore no responsibility for the replacement of the window. The manufacturer advised the contact to pursue legal action if desired. The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer failed to honor the recall repair.
Questions about the Ford Bronco
Which Ford Bronco years have the most problems?
Which Ford Bronco years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Ford Bronco problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (277), brakes (239), visibility & wipers (222) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford Bronco have?
NHTSA lists 88 recalls across all Ford Bronco model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data