U.S. public vehicle records

2022 Ford BRONCO SPORT problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

359 owner complaints analyzed

15 distinct recall campaigns

32,846 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2022 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-03 (October 3, 2026). 72 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 80 of 359 complaints (22.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	64	17.8%
Electrical and battery issues	64	17.8%
Transmission and shifting	38	10.6%
Engine operation	28	7.8%
Fuel system concerns	14	3.9%
Steering behavior	13	3.6%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine

Electrical System

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Fuel System, Gasoline

Service Brakes

Fuel/Propulsion System

Steering

Engine: 80; Electrical System: 73; Power Train: 65; Unknown Or Other: 54; Fuel System, Gasoline: 50; Service Brakes: 44; Fuel/Propulsion System: 39; Steering: 12

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 30; 25,000 to 49,999: 25; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (30). 287 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2022

2023

2024

2025

110

2026

2022: 26; 2023: 58; 2024: 80; 2025: 110; 2026: 85

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 64 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 64 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 38 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11462833 · 2022-04-30 (April 30, 2022)

Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds and when braking in stop an go traffic. And sometimes the sound would be heard the all the time when keeping the car between 25 to 30 mph.

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Owner report 11463713 · 2022-05-07 (May 7, 2022)

Brakes make a grinding sound at low speed. When in reverse, brakes make a humming sound. This was the same issue that caused a recall of previous models, however my vehicle is not covered by the recall. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they said “we know there is a noise but the brakes are working properly.” The noise is not normal.

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Owner report 11460423 · 2022-04-11 (April 11, 2022)

Car failed to go into drive several times while in traffic. Was bought with zero miles and started making strange grinding and knocking noises immediately. When I reported it I was told I couldn’t get it checked for a month and that it was safe to drive until appointment. I was soon stuck in the middle of busy intersections because car would not drive after I give it gas and it acted like it was in neutral. This happened every time I stopped until I made it safely home it was very scary because I could have caused an accident not being able to…

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Owner report 11549486 · 2023-10-11 (October 11, 2023)

Battery installed is bad. Different operations were not working properly and I was afraid could stall out in traffic or leave me stranded. Dealership diagnosed it as bad, but now Ford is not acknowleding it is an issue and covering rentals to fix. I have seen many complaints about the Ford Bronco Sport tearing through batteries before their time. Mine was less than a year and a half old and less than 6,000 miles at the time the battery was acting up.

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Owner report 11553512 · 2023-11-03 (November 3, 2023)

Rear brakes moan when reversing at low speed. Has done this since day one. Also the transmission shifts are hard and hangs in sport mode and won’t shift. It hangs at almost 5k rpms and when I let off the gas no shift till 2300 rpms. Took it in and they looked at the transmission fluid said it was darker than usual for the mileage (14,000) and recommended a fluid flush that’s not covered by warranty. They changed fluid and I ask why it was doing this they said “ well that’s why we changed the fluid” which tells me nothing! Now the engine compart…

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Owner report 11476865 · 2022-08-01 (August 1, 2022)

Brand new vehicle with about 3500 miles on it. Delivered 04/29/2022. On three separate occasions between 07/29/2022 - 07/31/2022, the vehicle started jerking/losing acceleration while driving and the engine began to sputter. Upon slowing down and during idle, the engine would continue sputtering to low RPM and eventually stall. This happened while driving on the road, almost resulting in an accident in a roundabout during one of the instances. The error I received via the Ford Pass app is: The Engine Control System is unable to control the fuel…

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Owner report 11508539 · 2023-02-22 (February 22, 2023)

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the pre-collision assist, cruise control, active lane change assist, and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a loss of power of steering assist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown software were reprogrammed twice; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

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Owner report 11507428 · 2023-02-15 (February 15, 2023)

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and was not satisfied with the manufacturer's proposed remedy. The contact stated that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The contact was upset that if the software update was performed and the vehicle then experienced the failure, the vehicle could lose motive power while driving. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the issue, but no assistance was offered. The contact had not experience…

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Owner report 11511492 · 2023-03-13 (March 13, 2023)

The manufacturer (Ford) has failed to remedy the fuel injector safety recall (22S73)in a timely manner. Ford has prioritized repairing it's unsold cars first rather than fixing the safety issue for customers who have already purchased vehicles. Despite receiving a notification in the mail stating that parts are now available, my local dealer has been unable to complete federally mandated repairs due to the parts being on backorder for an unknown time duration.

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Owner report 11476738 · 2022-07-31 (July 31, 2022)

There is a repeating clicking noise (click, click, click…) every time I turn the steering wheel. It only occurs when it’s above 90 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Any problem related to the steering, or turning of the vehicle is a safety concern in my opinion. Ford forces the owner to make a service appointment to get the problem inspected (I could not just drive to a dealership). The earliest I could schedule an appointment at one of the three nearest dealerships to me is a week from the day I’m writing this complaint. So I guess I can either keep…

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Owner report 11494193 · 2022-11-18 (November 18, 2022)

Passenger knee airbag did not deploy Drivers Steering column came off at base which is why there was no airbag deployed. Front driver and passenger sun visors came completely off and exposed wires and metal rods.

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

359 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-03.

20.1%Usable mileage72 / 359 records

100.0%Valid incident date359 / 359 records

100.0%Valid filing date359 / 359 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates359 / 359 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Electrical System	20329.0% ODI 11432247 · 5,000 mi On morning of Sept 2, 2021 I was driving home from my overnight shift as a nurse getting off about 0635, driving down a major street in the downtown area. I was approx 6 blocks from my hospital approaching a busy intersection and my Bronco Sport [2021] lost all power. Because my speed was only 30mph, it was easy to just come to a stop after a short roll Anytime the Bronco Sport shuts off it automatically goes into Park. So I had no power, not even flashers and could not put it into neutral to push it out of the intersection onto a side street… Look up ODI 11432247 at NHTSA ↗	7320.3% ODI 11492022 vehicle with 900 miles on it began smoking and caught fire under the hood for no apparent reason. Vehicle was in new condition. Vehicle likely a total loss (see photos). Driver was lucky to escape Look up ODI 11492022 at NHTSA ↗	3421.5% ODI 11548392 Ford Sonic Boom: When starting the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport there was a loud bang/crack sound like an enormous piece of hail fell on the car and the windows were cracking. The car started crackling loudly through the speaker system for about 15 minutes. Car was turned off and everybody exited the vehicle and the crackling continued. Read online that this has happened to other 2023 Ford Broncos and also to the Ford F-150. They have done a software update to hopefully fix the F-150, but they have yet to do one for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. T… Look up ODI 11548392 at NHTSA ↗	2724.8% ODI 11588899 The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 24V267000 (Electrical System, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11588899 at NHTSA ↗	25.3% ODI 11754307 1. The Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) module and/or the front passenger-side suspension components failed, causing a complete loss of steering control and an un-commanded, continuous violent pull to the right. Yes, the vehicle and all malfunctioning components are completely intact and available for immediate inspection upon request. 2. Safety was put at extreme risk during highway speeds. The vehicle violently and continuously swerved directly toward the right-hand passenger side. There were 5 total occupants in the SUV, including m… Look up ODI 11754307 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 11743715 2026 Bronco SportDescription Your vehicle may display a blank instrument panel cluster ipc screen upon startup. This may occur when the vehicle is restarted within a specific time interval after turning the vehicle off. Safety Risk A blank ipc screen will prevent the driver from seeing critical vehicle information such as the speedometer, warning lights, and warning messages. The inability to see this information increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Software is now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your d… Look up ODI 11743715 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	15121.6% ODI 11448393 · 50,000 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Look up ODI 11448393 at NHTSA ↗	8022.3% ODI 11452595 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds. Look up ODI 11452595 at NHTSA ↗	3723.4% ODI 11540264 · 250 mi The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer and confirmed that the engine and turbo charger was blown, and oil was coming out of the exhaust. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was unable to estimate time of arrival for parts. The failure mileage was approximately 250. Look up ODI 11540264 at NHTSA ↗	2422.0% ODI 11593802 On [XXX], my 2024 Ford Bronco Sport spontaneously burst into flames while driven by my [XXX] son. Per a local bystander, there was smoke and fire observed around the undercarriage as he drove down the road. Multiple vehicles began honking while stopped at a red light. A driver alerted my son of the fire. He was able to evacuate along with his [XXX] sister. As they were fleeing to the median of an active highway, the vehicle burst into flames. After several explosions the vehicle continued to burn and melt until the fire dept extinguished… Look up ODI 11593802 at NHTSA ↗	615.8% ODI 11647599 Vehicle was 2 weeks old at 100 miles engine light came on. Received notices that a engine misfire occurred and stated continued driving could further damage engine. Vehicle was towed to dealership where diagnosis said no fix currently available but can continue to drive? Look up ODI 11647599 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 11743715 2026 Bronco SportDescription Your vehicle may display a blank instrument panel cluster ipc screen upon startup. This may occur when the vehicle is restarted within a specific time interval after turning the vehicle off. Safety Risk A blank ipc screen will prevent the driver from seeing critical vehicle information such as the speedometer, warning lights, and warning messages. The inability to see this information increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Software is now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your d… Look up ODI 11743715 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	17525.0% ODI 11418461 while driving my shifter was accidentally tapped and went into neutral I went to a parking lot & at a slow speed I could put the car into reverse or park so if you are driving at 65 MPH it can be shifted and will be a safety issue I'm sure Look up ODI 11418461 at NHTSA ↗	6518.1% ODI 11469888 Received a Powertrain malfunction/reduced power warning at 190 miles. Noticed large oil leak on garage floor which turned out was leaking from TPU due to faulty cap. Car has been at dealer for 8 days to replace fluid and cap and no explanation provided for powertrain warning. Look up ODI 11469888 at NHTSA ↗	2012.7% ODI 11534194 The transmission has very rough shifts particularly at low speeds between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. It feels like the clutch sometimes does not fully engage, and the vehicle over-revs before finally getting into gear. This causes hesitation and poses a safety danger in particular when making turns like left turns in the city from a stop. I am concerned that even with sufficient space, the vehicle will hesitate to accelerate and I could get into an accident. I have not observed any warning lamps or other messages and the vehicle has not yet been i… Look up ODI 11534194 at NHTSA ↗	2018.3% ODI 11588899 The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 24V267000 (Electrical System, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11588899 at NHTSA ↗	718.4% ODI 11679469 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 … Look up ODI 11679469 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 11761016 2026 Bronco Sport Badlands Sasquatch edition with less than three-thousand miles that we purchased brand new had a major transmission failure and was rendered inoperable. The Bronco Sport transmission pan cracked and the gasket failed upon driving home from a routine, ten minute trip to the grocery store resulting in sudden loss of transmission fluid. The transmission fluid blew all over the engine compartment when this occurred The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership where it remains as of today (one week after the incident occurred). Th… Look up ODI 11761016 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	9713.9% ODI 11423655 Small rock hit my windshield and caused a huge 12+ inch crack in the middle of the windshield. Started off as a small crack then grew. Look up ODI 11423655 at NHTSA ↗	5415.0% ODI 11452595 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds. Look up ODI 11452595 at NHTSA ↗	1710.8% ODI 11548392 Ford Sonic Boom: When starting the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport there was a loud bang/crack sound like an enormous piece of hail fell on the car and the windows were cracking. The car started crackling loudly through the speaker system for about 15 minutes. Car was turned off and everybody exited the vehicle and the crackling continued. Read online that this has happened to other 2023 Ford Broncos and also to the Ford F-150. They have done a software update to hopefully fix the F-150, but they have yet to do one for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. T… Look up ODI 11548392 at NHTSA ↗	2018.3% ODI 11621750 When I start my Bronco, daily, there a vibration even as I drive out of my garage. Once I’m on the road I don’t feel the vibration. I have taken my Bronco to the dealer 2-3 times and they tell me the Bronco doesn’t do as I stated to them. I can’t make this up, I think the mechanics are not sure what is wrong. I love my Bronco and have owned many fords over the years and have never had this issue. They did tell me, I should drive it more and the vibration should stop. At least they admitted it was happening. I drive 16 miles a day, so I’m not su… Look up ODI 11621750 at NHTSA ↗	25.3% ODI 11679469 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 … Look up ODI 11679469 at NHTSA ↗	571.4% ODI 11743715 2026 Bronco SportDescription Your vehicle may display a blank instrument panel cluster ipc screen upon startup. This may occur when the vehicle is restarted within a specific time interval after turning the vehicle off. Safety Risk A blank ipc screen will prevent the driver from seeing critical vehicle information such as the speedometer, warning lights, and warning messages. The inability to see this information increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Software is now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your d… Look up ODI 11743715 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	10114.4% ODI 11442253 · 600 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that an abnormal squealing noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they had kept the vehicle for over a week; she was later informed that the manufacturer was notified, and the noise had been deemed "acceptable. The dealer then notified her that the failure may be linked to moisture on the brakes and that the brakes may be replaced. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the contact was informed that no repairs were performed on the vehi… Look up ODI 11442253 at NHTSA ↗	4412.3% ODI 11462833 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds and when braking in stop an go traffic. And sometimes the sound would be heard the all the time when keeping the car between 25 to 30 mph. Look up ODI 11462833 at NHTSA ↗	85.1% ODI 11550311 The floor board is missing underneath the driver's side. I can see what looks like gears. Not quite sure. Difficulty with braking. Hard to stop. I hear flapping noises coming from rear of vehicle when driving. Not quite if it's the suspension Look up ODI 11550311 at NHTSA ↗	76.4% ODI 11626717 Upon attempting to start vehicle every warning indicator flashed in series across the screen and the SUV would not start nor was the vehicle lockable. Also, the rear door and access glass (where tools, safety equipment, and spare tire is located) could not be opened. The vehicle would not start and could not be placed in neutral to push the vehicle to a safe location. The manufacturer informed me a "failure to communicate" was indicated in their system. Had this occurred in an unsafe location such as on a highway or in a physically dangerous … Look up ODI 11626717 at NHTSA ↗	37.9% ODI 11679469 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 … Look up ODI 11679469 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	628.9% ODI 11443569 I have the same symptoms of recall 21V625000, they check my SUV however they said its not afected by the recall and the problem is still happening. Look up ODI 11443569 at NHTSA ↗	3910.9% ODI 11474812 The wrench icon which refers to the Powertrain system keeps coming on. I received a message from the Ford pass system that there was (Fault) in the Powertrain system. That power was reduced. Further it said to see a dealer right away. All of the Ford Dealers in my area are all booked up. Look up ODI 11474812 at NHTSA ↗	2817.7% ODI 11566060 Fuel pump loose in gas tank. Ocassional smell of fuel in cabin when starting vehicle. RPMs stick at high levels occassionally. Look up ODI 11566060 at NHTSA ↗	2119.3% ODI 11593802 On [XXX], my 2024 Ford Bronco Sport spontaneously burst into flames while driven by my [XXX] son. Per a local bystander, there was smoke and fire observed around the undercarriage as he drove down the road. Multiple vehicles began honking while stopped at a red light. A driver alerted my son of the fire. He was able to evacuate along with his [XXX] sister. As they were fleeing to the median of an active highway, the vehicle burst into flames. After several explosions the vehicle continued to burn and melt until the fire dept extinguished… Look up ODI 11593802 at NHTSA ↗	12.6% ODI 11733206 While driving my 2025 Ford Bronco Sport (approximately 14,600 miles), I made contact with an object on the roadway that did not feel like a severe impact. Immediately afterward, the vehicle began leaking fuel from the underside. The vehicle was not driveable due to the active fuel leak and had to be towed to a dealership for inspection. This situation posed a significant safety risk due to the presence of leaking fuel, which could increase the risk of fire or environmental hazard. There were no warning lights, messages, or prior symptoms bef… Look up ODI 11733206 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline	557.9% ODI 11429610 The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V625000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11429610 at NHTSA ↗	5013.9% ODI 11498684 · 549 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the engine made rattling sounds while driving. Additionally, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the bra… Look up ODI 11498684 at NHTSA ↗	3119.6% ODI 11543907 · 6,000 mi The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, an emissions warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he drove to a dealer who diagnosed that the gas vaporizer cannister had been punctured by road debris. The cannister was made out plastic with no protection from road debris. The contact stated that the cannister was located on the driver’s side of the vehicle approximately 40 inches from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the plastic cannister could be subject to failure from road debri… Look up ODI 11543907 at NHTSA ↗	1311.9% ODI 11678477 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. Look up ODI 11678477 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	223.1% ODI 11465051 The car is stalling on hills!then the car restarts and goes!my auto parking brake automatically comes on and you cannot get it to release! And I have notice the car wanting g to ride to the right of the rd ! Look up ODI 11465051 at NHTSA ↗	71.9% ODI 11576279 Shocks defective. Shocks to be replaced twice on this vehicle with under 50,000 miles. First replaced at about 20,000 miles. Dealership advised that original shocks and now new replacement shocks leak on inspection. Clearly a defective part. Ford knows about this problem. Ford has put out a “service message for technicians” but why isn’t there a recall? Second issue is brake issue. Ford has also issued a “service message for technicians” on this issue. They are aware of the issue and customers are waiting 3 months or more for a “bushing and ha… Look up ODI 11576279 at NHTSA ↗	42.5% ODI 11550311 The floor board is missing underneath the driver's side. I can see what looks like gears. Not quite sure. Difficulty with braking. Hard to stop. I hear flapping noises coming from rear of vehicle when driving. Not quite if it's the suspension Look up ODI 11550311 at NHTSA ↗	21.8% ODI 11676989 Chattering/screeching from right side of the car. Near tires. Took it in and showed example to technician and he heard it. Comes when turning right or backing up right slowly. They discovered it was the rear differential unit and it will be in the shop for 1-2 weeks. Look up ODI 11676989 at NHTSA ↗	37.9% ODI 11742303 Just seen notice that there is a recall notice about the engine and part of the front suspension, just wondering if it affects my vehicle. Look up ODI 11742303 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	4,525–55,484 mi	19,346 mi	10	ODI 11498684 · 549 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the engine made rattling sounds while driving. Additionally, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the bra… Look up ODI 11498684 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11522646 · 2,700 mi The contact's daughter owned a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that an intermittent fuel odor would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact had inspected the vehicle and did not detect any leaks or defects. The contact stated that while his daughter was stopped in a parking lot, an "engine compartment hot" warning message appeared on the instrument panel as an unknown color smoke began to emit from the vehicle. The vehicle quickly caught fire soon after the smoke began. The fire department arrived at the scene and extingu… Look up ODI 11522646 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11549895 · 4,500 mi At approximately 2000 miles , I had vehicle fueled, engine was off. After fueling was complete, put foot on break, pushed button to start every caution light imaginable lit up on dashboard, obviously, indicating something was wrong electronically. Vehicle said it was overheating. Brake pedal was all the way to the floor, bronco was not running, never started . Service station attendant lifted hood , didn’t visibly see anything wrong after approximately 5 minutes vehicle was able to start no issues. It was maybe 60° outside, I drove 5 miles from… Look up ODI 11549895 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	18,345–43,341 mi	35,250 mi	24	ODI 11549895 · 4,500 mi At approximately 2000 miles , I had vehicle fueled, engine was off. After fueling was complete, put foot on break, pushed button to start every caution light imaginable lit up on dashboard, obviously, indicating something was wrong electronically. Vehicle said it was overheating. Brake pedal was all the way to the floor, bronco was not running, never started . Service station attendant lifted hood , didn’t visibly see anything wrong after approximately 5 minutes vehicle was able to start no issues. It was maybe 60° outside, I drove 5 miles from… Look up ODI 11549895 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11585844 · 11,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jerked, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart; however, upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle shifted into reverse instead. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not t… Look up ODI 11585844 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11592119 · 55,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V267000 (Electrical System, Power Train). The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a loud popping sound coming from the engine compartment with a clicking sound near the fuel tank. The contact’s husband inspected the engine compartment and noticed that the battery had exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. Parts distribution dis… Look up ODI 11592119 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	11,000–55,000 mi	33,500 mi	9	ODI 11546620 · 10,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while reversing there was a squealing and grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine to cause of the squealing sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. Look up ODI 11546620 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11585844 · 11,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jerked, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart; however, upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle shifted into reverse instead. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not t… Look up ODI 11585844 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11592119 · 55,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V267000 (Electrical System, Power Train). The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a loud popping sound coming from the engine compartment with a clicking sound near the fuel tank. The contact’s husband inspected the engine compartment and noticed that the battery had exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. Parts distribution dis… Look up ODI 11592119 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	56,606 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11469676 · 5,135 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking space on the park position, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and reversed, striking her mother on the knee. The contact was able to get in the vehicle and depress the brake pedal. An appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,135. Look up ODI 11469676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11623518 · 108,076 mi I take very good care of my car and I purchased it brand new in July of 2022. Out of nowhere a few days ago I had my car slipping of gear and won’t go forward or backwards and then my car proceeded to have the service light pop on and then my check engine light. I do not have all of the diagnostics back yet, but they did say it was transmission related. My car isn’t even 2 1/2 years old. It should not be running into issues out of no where like this. Look up ODI 11623518 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	19,500–58,559 mi	43,500 mi	16	ODI 11498684 · 549 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the engine made rattling sounds while driving. Additionally, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the bra… Look up ODI 11498684 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11508772 · 8,000 mi The contact owned a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked in her driveway. No warning lights were illuminated. The origin of the fire was unknown. The contact stated that the location of the fire was the fuel filler compartment. The fire department extinguished the flames. The fire department report was not yet available. The contact made her insurance company aware of the failure, and the vehicle was towed to their tow yard. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859… Look up ODI 11508772 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11518691 · 8,000 mi The contact's daughter owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle App displayed a Restraint Control System warning message. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V686000 (Exterior Lighting) and 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that several local dealers were contacted and confirmed that the parts were not availab… Look up ODI 11518691 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	5,950–20,500 mi	11,500 mi	6	ODI 11514010 · 4,600 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, there was an abnormal loud squeaking sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of an unknown TSB related to the failure. The failure mileage was 4,600. Look up ODI 11514010 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11546620 · 10,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while reversing there was a squealing and grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine to cause of the squealing sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. Look up ODI 11546620 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11587367 · 4,600 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to slow for traffic or for a traffic signal, there was an abnormal high-pitched sound coming from the brakes and the vehicle was vibrating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that additionally, while driving up a grade in the road, at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the engine w… Look up ODI 11587367 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	Too few reports for a range	9,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11582348 · 9,000 mi The contact's wife owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while his wife was driving and making a left or a right turn, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The contact stated that while forcefully turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel made an abnormally loud grinding sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken b… Look up ODI 11582348 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

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Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	10	None	ODI 11623309 Driving on the highway for an hour the speed control kept switching from the speed limit to 20 mph and rapidly decelerating my vehicle. I would reset the speed then everything would repeat, it started 2 weeks ago with one instance. It happened 8ish times between Idaho falls Idaho and Pocatello Idaho Look up ODI 11623309 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11623518 · 108,076 mi I take very good care of my car and I purchased it brand new in July of 2022. Out of nowhere a few days ago I had my car slipping of gear and won’t go forward or backwards and then my car proceeded to have the service light pop on and then my check engine light. I do not have all of the diagnostics back yet, but they did say it was transmission related. My car isn’t even 2 1/2 years old. It should not be running into issues out of no where like this. Look up ODI 11623518 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11623709 I have had my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport for two years and four months. I have maintained my car very well, doing all of the recommendations that the dealership told me throughout the years. However, out of no where on Friday, November 1st, 2024 my transmission went without any signs or symptoms beforehand. This is a two year old car, this issue should not be happening. Look up ODI 11623709 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	8	None	ODI 11628900 · 13,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact's wife noticed an abnormal noise. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed brake residue on all four tires and rims. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing within the next couple of days. The manufacturer was made awar… Look up ODI 11628900 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11630222 I am dealing with the smell of gasoline/fumes inside the car while it is not moving, especially on a cold start. The vehicle spent 3 business days at the dealer. The dealer confirmed the smell, but were unable to identify it. I have been attempting to work with Ford for over a week, but the agent assigned to my case will not respond to me, and has not done anything. I am stuck driving the vehicle with the fumes in the car. The car was bought brand new in February, 2023 and has 50,000 miles on it Look up ODI 11630222 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11630294 · 25,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving in reverse a grinding noise was present when pressing the brake pedal. Also, while operating the vehicle a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle which caused the contact to experience light headiness and nausea. No medical treatment was required. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. Later, after starting the vehicle the engine stalled and the vehicle would not restart. The cause of the… Look up ODI 11630294 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	8	25V019000	ODI 11635522 Water pump, that was just replaced in June at Ford dealership, is leaking. This is ridiculous that Ford cannot put quality products in there vehicles. Look up ODI 11635522 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11636186 I had a recall for “computer module programming done by Ford on my 2022 Bronco sport 38k miles on [XXX]. The next day my car shut off while at a light not auto/start on off. But sputtered and lost power. The next day it would not start right away. On [XXX] I parked at my children’s school in a temporary spot. Went to back up and my car was stuck trying to turn in and off for a solid 10 minutes. There was also a burning smell of something. No smoke. I finally could turn it off quickly randomly and then it would not start again. We jumped it by t… Look up ODI 11636186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11638177 The rear hatch on the Bronco Sport will intermittently open up if towing a trailer and traversing a driveway apron. The pressure from the trailer hitch is causing the rear hatch door latch to spring open. It’s also happened infrequently without the trailer attached. Look up ODI 11638177 at NHTSA ↗
2025-02	6	None	ODI 11641003 The vehicle has strong exhaust fumes inside. It has gotten so bad people at work smell it on me. I even went to the doctor because I was trying to fall asleep while driving, I am confused when I first arrive places, my lungs feel like I am inhaling fire, I have the most painful headaches, and I am nauseous around the times I drive my car. My two girls are experiencing the same problems. But if we do not drive the Bronco on the weekends, no problems. My husband put it on the life at home and there are bolts missing from the dust shield, the on… Look up ODI 11641003 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11641790 I was approaching a stop light which turned green and as i slowed down my vehicle's power stopped. The vechicle notice said shift to park. I had to turn the car off - in the middle of a busy road - and turn it back on. it took a couple of tries. This was incredibly dangerous as cars almost hit me as the light was green. Ford knows about this recall but just sent us a notice saying to keep drving it but "be careful" and they will get a fix in the next quarter. I must drive but i do not feel like it is safe. why are people allowed to drive these … Look up ODI 11641790 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11642811 im smelling exhast when driving my car and its strong, was told that there is a recall for this issue for 21 and 22 ford brnco sports but mine is not included yet I'm having the issue Look up ODI 11642811 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	15	25V158000, 25V165000	ODI 11646727 · 68,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 25V019000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the battery ceased to work as intended. The local dealer was not contacted. 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 68,000. VIN tool confirms part… Look up ODI 11646727 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11647995 Fail water pump 2 times in last year and half. Look up ODI 11647995 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11648058 · 50,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power-saving mode warning light illuminated. The contact had to get a jump start on the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the battery had been replaced twice however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer each time, however, the contact was informed that parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact had paid out of pocket for the battery replacement both times. The c… Look up ODI 11648058 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	17	None	ODI 11652483 I start my car and can’t even get a mile without the service engine light coming on saying engine is over heating & that my coolant is over temperature. I’ve brought this to the dealership 3 times now and all they have done is reset my codes because they can’t figure out what’s wrong with it. That is not fixing it. I have two kids under two and I feel like this is incredibly dangerous thing to be playing with. Look up ODI 11652483 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11652771 The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V019000 (Electrical System); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11652771 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11654038 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11654038 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	10	None	ODI 11659083 On [XXX], the vehicle overheated during a commute, resulting in a blown radiator cap and an empty engine coolant reservoir. Coolant levels had been properly maintained up to that point. The following day, engine coolant was again low, though no visible leaks were found. On April 12, I requested warranty service but was told “services aren’t rendered on Saturdays” despite the service department being open. An appointment was scheduled for April 14 to inspect the overheating damage and address recall #25502. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE … Look up ODI 11659083 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11659890 The water pump began leaking somewhere around 62,000 miles, however there were no visible signs of a leak and no maintenance warnings appeared on the dashboard. I only know there was a leak because I took my Bronco Sport into the Ford dealership to have other recalls repaired and they advised me to have the water pump replaced as it was leaking. I have researched this issue and it appears to be a very common issue with Bronco Sports of all years. This issue can put others or myself at risk because it would be very easy for the engine to run out… Look up ODI 11659890 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11660235 Air conditioning compressor clutch Failed. Noticed 1 day after warranty expired because air conditioner was not used in the winter. Found your report noting a problem with this . Ford won’t cover it. Look up ODI 11660235 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	9	25V442000	ODI 11664193 Many Bronco Sports have had this loud roaring in the rear and Ford had several patches to this issue, but none fixed the issue. Ford instructed the dealership to not attempt any more remedies to this repair until Ford had a "fix". After calling the dealership for months about the "fix" Ford was suppose have before the 4th quarter of 2024, but did not, now does not want to repair these vehicles under the warranty when the issue started and was bought to their attention. They have since stated that the repair is to replace the rear rotors and bra… Look up ODI 11664193 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11664632 Exhaust smell inside cabin, louder than normal exhaust Look up ODI 11664632 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11665429 Turbo blew because of emissions systems and I never got alerts tht there was a problem but ford could see all the notifications Look up ODI 11665429 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	7	25V467000	ODI 11671479 In 2022 I bought my bronco and took it in for the transmission going into the wrong gear and coming out of park. They said yes that’s happening and did something with the programming. It continued to run funny and have occasional issues with shifting which I assumed was in my head. Yesterday however I found out it wasn’t. I turned my bronco on and put it in reverse but it just started reviving and didn’t move so I tried drive same thing so I turned it off then back on all of a sudden it made a bang and lunged into reverse in front of a car and … Look up ODI 11671479 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11672645 I bought my vehicle brand new and have received several recall notices and have had to have repairs done for common issues not featured in recalls but maybe service bulletins. I have had the water pump replaced 2x in the last 2 years Rear differential replaced completely linked to the recalled issue. PCM software is being recalled for the second time in 2 years. I’ve have owned exclusively ford and this model has been a near nightmare. I get my cars serviced regularly so it’s definitely not due to lack of maintenance but instead seems as if … Look up ODI 11672645 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11673068 Vehicle stutters when driving at slower speeds, usually between 22-27 MPH. After purchasing my vehicle used I have found that others have been reporting the same issue, to include in brand new Bronco Sports, and have been advised that is just how they are. Switching to sport mode does seem to help but the stutters occurs at different speeds. There has been no known part identified as causing the issue. There are no warnings displayed and no codes showing. Look up ODI 11673068 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	8	None	ODI 11678547 · 46,000 mi 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.… Look up ODI 11678547 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11679315 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 the… Look up ODI 11679315 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11680359 Very bumpy rides on the smooth highways Also creaky loud noise when given breaks. Specially when reversed driving. Look up ODI 11680359 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	9	None	ODI 11685077 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11685077 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11685510 I noticed my coolant level dropping about a year ago. I would fill up the coolant reservoir and the coolant level would drop within a few days. The issue was from the water pump leaking. I replaced the water pump with an OEM ford water pump. One year later the coolant level is dropping, and I have the same issue again. Looking at some of the forums, this appears to be a common issue with this make and mode. Look up ODI 11685510 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11686295 · 49,136 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated but went off independently. The contact stated that with the weather change, the heat was needed; however, the contact was concerned with the strong fuel odor inside the vehicle and stated that the odor was dangerous. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was provide… Look up ODI 11686295 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	7	25V685000	ODI 11690821 · 20,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact called the local dealer several times but was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact had taken the vehicle to the same dealer for an oil change and was advised that the rear shock absorbers were leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicl… Look up ODI 11690821 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11690883 I went to start my car it did not start but repeatedly kept trying to start itself over and over the car locked up completely i couldn't push the brake or anything it wouldn't stop it disappeared from my app..the car cranked itself repeatedly until it caught fire and electrical smoke was rolling i had to call the fire department i was parked at a dayhab for special needs had to run and have them to remove all of the special needs people in wheelchairs and or with other adaptive equipment had to run into another office building and tell them to … Look up ODI 11690883 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11691511 I own a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport (VIN: [XXX] ) that experienced a premature and unsafe transmission failure at about 75,000 miles. The issue began earlier with jerking and hesitation after stops and worsened until the vehicle displayed “Transmission Not in Park” and would not start. This created a dangerous situation at intersections and parking areas. Sioux City Ford diagnosed the issue and replaced the valve body under partial goodwill in July 2025, but the problem persisted. My service advisor said the new valve needed to “relearn” after 700 … Look up ODI 11691511 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	8	None	ODI 11697604 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 not yet available. The local dealer and two other 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. Look up ODI 11697604 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11698649 The firewall on the passenger side was not sealed correctly causing water to enter behind the glove box affecting the blower motor and causing water to enter the vehicle. Causing mold under the carpet. The leak was confirmed at the Ford dealership Look up ODI 11698649 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11699146 All of a sudden, when I would shift the gear to neutral or reverse the car would only drive forward. While there are other recalls related to this issue for other models, there isn’t a recall for this 2022 model. The ford dealership said it needs a new transmission and that would cost around $10,000. Look up ODI 11699146 at NHTSA ↗
2025-12	6	None	ODI 11702399 Dash Panel Display blanked out while driving in the morning and was dark out. It happened at least 4 times during a 45min drive into work. Could not see the speed I was going or any gauges which I don't think any of the Safety stuff was working. Look up ODI 11702399 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11702698 Transmission failed, Ford diagnosed it as needing the torque converter replaced, however, after this was fixed at a transmission shop, the problem persisted and that mechanic said the transmission needs to be rebuilt. My safety was out at risk when my vehicle stalled at an intersection and would not accelerate. Also, on two occasions, when the vehicle was put into reverse, it jerked forward and did not go backwards. Luckily nothing was hit in front of my vehicle, although it could have due to being in a parking spot when theirs happened. Fo… Look up ODI 11702698 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11703132 Recurring Safety Defect: Powertrain Cooling System Failure causing Engine Overheating, Coolant Intrusion, and Loss of Motive Power. The vehicle has experienced three catastrophic cooling system failures within a 9-month period, posing a crash and fire risk. Incident 1 (February 2025): Water pump failure caused significant coolant loss. Diagnosed and repaired by authorized dealer under warranty. Incident 2 (June 2025): Vehicle leaked coolant and emitted visible smoke and burning odors from the exhaust. Dealer diagnosed internal turbocharger f… Look up ODI 11703132 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	8	None	ODI 11708784 · 80,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact turned on the heated steering wheel feature, and 30 seconds later, the steering wheel cover began to catch on fire with a blue flame; the contact discovered smoke coming from the steering wheel cover. The contact disengaged the heated steering wheel feature, where the flame self-extinguished. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact discontinued the usage of the heated steering wheel feature in order to avoid a large fir… Look up ODI 11708784 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11709858 Transmission is going out. Costly repair $13,000 Seems to be a known issue but no recall? Let’s do better for your customers Look up ODI 11709858 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11710414 At a little over 75,000 miles, I had a warning light come on that basically said there was a problem shifting between 7th & 8th gear and it put my car into safe mode. After getting it to a dealership, I'm told it needs a new transmission and was quoted $10,000. That's incredible excessive for a 3 year old car and reading through many online forums, I'm not the only one this has happened to with this car. Look up ODI 11710414 at NHTSA ↗
2026-02	12	None	ODI 11714996 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… Look up ODI 11714996 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715072 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11715072 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715766 The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an interim recall repair was performed. The contact expressed safety concerns because the final remedy was 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Look up ODI 11715766 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	9	None	ODI 11722119 · 40,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, several unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel and then disappeared. Additionally, there was a soft, audible chime coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth systems activated the connections despite no known devices being present. The contact was concerned about the electrical system inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The fail… Look up ODI 11722119 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11722640 Dealer has not replaced. Also my brakes are always squeek8ng when I back up. I have had all new brakes put on car. Still does it Look up ODI 11722640 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11722781 This 2022 Bronco Sport was purchased from a Ford dealership "as is", but I purchased an extended warranty due to this. Since purchase the vehicle has been in the Ford Service approximately 60 days combined for the following: Tork converter replacement (part of the transmission system), 3 weeks; water pump (cooling system failure) 2 weeks; CV axil (drivetrain component) 2 weeks; battery replacement (recall), another recall (unknown); now an exhaust leak still has not been fixed (another recall). Look up ODI 11722781 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	4	None	ODI 11731000 I have brought the car in both to Marin Ford and Serramonte Ford for a transmission fluid leak. They have confirmed there is transmission fluid pooling under the hood but are either unable or unwilling to repair the source of the leak. Car is still under warranty - hoping they are not waiting for the warranty to expire and for my the car to start failing. The brakes also make a loud whining noise while driving in reverse on my 2022 Bronco Sport. The people at Serramonte Ford in Colma, CA tell me this is standard for Ford Broncos and Escape and … Look up ODI 11731000 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11731991 I need to open a safety case for my vehicle. I am concerned with my vehicle. Car was having trouble starting on 4/16/2026 while parked at home giving a "full accessory power active" error. I called Ford and I was told it could be a battery issue. Triple A was called and help was dispatched. The Triple A representative did not jump start the battery and instead gave directions to power up the car back up with no electrical current necessary. Car started after trouble shooting it and it was tested through the night just like Triple A directed. … Look up ODI 11731991 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11734693 Brakes moan when reversing at low speeds. Was told it was “normal.” Complete transmission failure, car sputtered and died at the stoplight. Then it would not shift into a gear other than park without dying. Look up ODI 11734693 at NHTSA ↗
2026-05	6	26V340000	ODI 11735286 I have this safety recall on my car. I have called the local dealership many times and they keep saying that they do not have the parts to fix it. This is unacceptable as it is a major safety recall. I got an oil change this weekend and they indicated that something under the hood shows burned marks. Additionally, I am overdue for my state inspection- but I cannot get it done with the light on my car being on due to the recall and I’m not paying to replace it out of pocket as I cannot afford that big financial strain. Look up ODI 11735286 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11736453 This 2022 Bronco Sport Outer Banks lost it's alternator pulley and that caused the serpentine belt to break. Since the vehicle could not be driven it was towed to Joe Myers Ford in Houston, TX. The dealer wanted a extremely expensive price, $1800.00, to replace the alternator and belt. The vehicle was offered to the dealer for trade to determine value and see if it was possible to upgrade to a newer vehicle. The dealer's sales person said that the vehicle was appraised at only $5000.00. That ended discussion and the vehicle was then moved to a… Look up ODI 11736453 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11736885 After coming to a complete stop at a stop light, my engine began to shudder and then stalled out. I received a message on the dashboard to shift to P and restart my engine. After shifting to P I was able to start my engine. When shifting to R my engine acted normally. When shifting to N my engine acted normally. When shifting to D my engine began to shudder and stalled a second time. After waiting for a light cycle I attempted to restart my engine and shift to drive a third time and my engine stalled when shifting to D. I required a tow truck t… Look up ODI 11736885 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	11	None	ODI 11742015 The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport.The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 9 Fuel System, Gasoline) hoever the parts were unavailable. The dealer was contacted, the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact stated that the recall was initiated a year ago, and the parts were still unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced any failure regarding the unrepaired recall repair. Look up ODI 11742015 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11742116 A dangerous recall was announced almost a year ago and there is still no remedy for it. I've pasted the details below. Jul 16,2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25S76 NHTSA Recall Number25V467 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A FUEL INJECTOR MAY CRACK, WHICH MAY RESULT IN FUEL ACCUMULATING ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. Safety Risk LIQUID FUEL ANDOR FUEL VAPOR THAT ACCUMULATES NEAR A HOT SURFACE, SUCH AS HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENTS MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN AN UNDER-HOOD FI… Look up ODI 11742116 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11742622 This recall was issued over a year ago and there is still no fix in place to repair or replace. Look up ODI 11742622 at NHTSA ↗
2026-07	13	None	ODI 11748730 · 47,700 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle made an abnormal chugging sound and was losing motive power. The contact had received four recall notification letters for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was… Look up ODI 11748730 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11748793 It was Memorial Day and I was picking my bicycle up from my brother’s house. As I turned out onto the main road, my car stalled. Battery light on, auto start/stop blinking and car rattling. The car also gave me a note on the dash saying it needed to be in park. Took it to the dealer and they told me that a new transmission was required but haven’t been willing or able to give me the finer details of what is wrong with the transmission until they disassemble it. They wanted to make me pay $5 just for that and that is way out of budget for me. I … Look up ODI 11748793 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11748990 The vehicle is only a 2022 and has a jerky acceleration during non-highway driving with RPMs fluctuating. The tire, cruise control and seatbelt indicator lights are illuminated with no resolvable issue (the dealer clears them out and they come back). There’s an audible muffler rattle that has been present for a long time that the dealer says is normal. When I fuel up the engine audible bogs down. On a recent road trip to New York the vehicle vapor locked at a gas station and had to be jumped. The vehicle has been nothing but recalls and issues Look up ODI 11748990 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	11	None	ODI 11754386 There have been no issues, however it has been a year with no parts available and this sounds like a major potential safety concern if it could start a fire. Look up ODI 11754386 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11754903 has been 1 year since recall was initiated for the fuel cap crack with no recourse. we do not feel safe waiting longer for this fix and would request compensation from ford to sell the car. Look up ODI 11754903 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11755073 TRANSACTION FRAUD & SYSTEM BYPASS:The vehicle was purchased from an authorized franchise dealer in January 2026. Following an investigation, it was discovered that the dealership's finance desk executed a "split-paperwork" scheme to override an automated delivery compliance hold. The dealership utilized my actual 2.0L Badlands VIN on banking documents, but electronically transmitted a completely different, lower-trim 1.5L engine VIN to my insurer (USAA) to issue a clean delivery binder. This intentional data manipulation was used to knowingly b… Look up ODI 11755073 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09	10	None	ODI 11761212 I first noticed noise from the rear of the vehicle in early July 2026, within days of picking it up from Louisburg Ford following a turbocharger repair completed June 29, 2026. The rear drive unit (rear differential) has since been diagnosed as failing at 82,053 miles, with a repair quoted at approximately $4,000. Ford documented this failure mode in Technical Service Bulletin 23-2335, issued October 2023 and superseded by 24-2185 and 24-2386, identifying the rear drive unit vent hose as an entry point for fluid contamination that destroys the… Look up ODI 11761212 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11761508 On [XXX], my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport was stationary under my residential carport. I was seated in the front passenger seat with the passenger door open. I reached across and depressed the brake pedal with my hand and pressed the engine Start/Stop button. I did NOT touch or move the rotary gear selector before starting the vehicle. Immediately after the vehicle started, it unexpectedly began moving backward. I reached over and moved the gear selector to PARK to stop the vehicle. Before I was able to stop it, the open passenger door was caught … Look up ODI 11761508 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11761898 When turning any direction or hitting speeds of 75 mph +, vehicle makes loud noise and starts shaking. Took it to an independent mechanic and ran a diagnostic, they said the rear differential is going out which isn't normal for vehicles with this mileage and said it was a manufacturer defect. When I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership, the tech laughed and said there's a one month wait for parts and 15 other Broncos in front of me dealing with the same issue. Look up ODI 11761898 at NHTSA ↗
2026-10 (partial)	1	None	ODI 11768273 My 2022 Ford Bronco Sport exhibits severe engine knocking and low fuel pressure, which are primary symptoms of open safety recalls 24S16 and 25S76. On 9/29/26, Seelye Ford of Kalamazoo charged me $220.21 out-of-pocket for a powertrain recall system software update. They are now refusing to inspect the physical fuel injectors or complete the safety recalls unless I pay out-of-pocket to replace an unrelated push-to-start button module, holding a federal safety recall hostage. The vehicle continues to malfunction identically after their software f… Look up ODI 11768273 at NHTSA ↗

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 179 complaints · 2023: 118 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	41	105	179
2023	25	64	118

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	358	0	1
2023	156	0	2

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Electrical System	Power Train	Unknown Or Other	Fuel System, Gasoline	Service Brakes	Fuel/Propulsion System	Steering
Engine	—	19 ODI 11492022 vehicle with 900 miles on it began smoking and caught fire under the hood for no apparent reason. Vehicle was in new condition. Vehicle likely a total loss (see photos). Driver was lucky to escape Look up ODI 11492022 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11549895 · 4,500 mi At approximately 2000 miles , I had vehicle fueled, engine was off. After fueling was complete, put foot on break, pushed button to start every caution light imaginable lit up on dashboard, obviously, indicating something was wrong electronically. Vehicle said it was overheating. Brake pedal was all the way to the floor, bronco was not running, never started . Service station attendant lifted hood , didn’t visibly see anything wrong after approximately 5 minutes vehicle was able to start no issues. It was maybe 60° outside, I drove 5 miles from… Look up ODI 11549895 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11551710 Our Car lost power and engine failed to start in the middle of traffic today. [XXX] This article shows what is happening to our vehicle and I’m making the complaint today. This needs to be recalled! Very dangerous! My wife was driving and is 6 months pregnant with twins and thank god we were not on the highway and I was with her. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11551710 at NHTSA ↗	12 ODI 11568739 My car lost power on the highway. I took it to the dealership. They had the vehicle for 2 months and said it was repaired under warranty/recall. The same day that I received the car back, the same problem occurred. They kept it for a few days and said they could not determine the issue and released it back to me yesterday. This morning, it lost power again, while i was taking a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. I was almost t-boned. There is an huge safety issue here that is being brushed off and I’m afraid I will end up in a terrible accid… Look up ODI 11568739 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11576023 My vehicle started with not accelerating and bogging down when going after a stop, it shakes/jerks from 1-3 gear. The rpm’s jump all over the place and at times it will be very low speed, jerking when trying to shift. I haven’t even had the car two years, I have two children and this happened at an intersection and scared us all. It had happened so many times I’m scared to drive it. I took it to a ford dealership, they were able to recreate the issue and said it may be the transmission. There are now warning lights on or anything indicating wha… Look up ODI 11576023 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11586518 Sitting in school drop off, car shut off by itself and is dead. What if that happened while driving? Completely frightening! Look up ODI 11586518 at NHTSA ↗	10 ODI 11452595 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds. Look up ODI 11452595 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11462833 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds and when braking in stop an go traffic. And sometimes the sound would be heard the all the time when keeping the car between 25 to 30 mph. Look up ODI 11462833 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11469355 Car had 3000 miles on it, started rough idling randomly then the check engine light came on and was flashing. Drove straight to the Ford Dealership in Elko, Nevada and barely made it the 5 miles as the car wanted to die, had gas pedal all the way to the floor and was barely going 30 mph. Dealer has had vehicle for over a week and said a core and plug and deactivator solenoid had to be replaced. Look up ODI 11469355 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11498684 · 549 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the engine made rattling sounds while driving. Additionally, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the bra… Look up ODI 11498684 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11724042 The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving with the RPM at 2,000 RPM, the vehicle sputtered and skipped, with the check engine and power train warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced, but parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage … Look up ODI 11724042 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11726302 · 58,078 mi 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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the iss… Look up ODI 11726302 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11462833 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds and when braking in stop an go traffic. And sometimes the sound would be heard the all the time when keeping the car between 25 to 30 mph. Look up ODI 11462833 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11555586 My truck with dead at a turning light, it's still UNKNOWN what happened. I had 2 people try to give it a boost and it would not turn on, the gears were locked, and it had to be pulled on the tow truck. The brake lights signal was flashing, and the engine light was on the dashboard along with the battery light. I could not get it to turn on and there was no sound to the engine. the radio was working and none of the lights went dim. Look up ODI 11555586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11587367 · 4,600 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to slow for traffic or for a traffic signal, there was an abnormal high-pitched sound coming from the brakes and the vehicle was vibrating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that additionally, while driving up a grade in the road, at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the engine w… Look up ODI 11587367 at NHTSA ↗	19 ODI 11475881 The driver was on M53 near Armada around 5pm today, July 25, 2022. The owner was driving down the road another vehicle pulled up next to her and told her the vehicle was on fire. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and took the photo (unable to upload photo). Owner called 911 and fire department was able to extinguish the fire. Look up ODI 11475881 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11530694 Upon receiving the notice that my Ford Bronco Sport was subject to a recall in February 2023, I called my local Ford dealer to schedule a service appointment. The dealer stated that FoMoCo is only supplying dealers with "2 repair kits per week" and that they "could not provide an estimate" on a wait time for getting the repair completed. It is now July 2023 and after reaching out to the dealer twice, they are still unable to provide an estimated wait or schedule an appointment. Look up ODI 11530694 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11568739 My car lost power on the highway. I took it to the dealership. They had the vehicle for 2 months and said it was repaired under warranty/recall. The same day that I received the car back, the same problem occurred. They kept it for a few days and said they could not determine the issue and released it back to me yesterday. This morning, it lost power again, while i was taking a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. I was almost t-boned. There is an huge safety issue here that is being brushed off and I’m afraid I will end up in a terrible accid… Look up ODI 11568739 at NHTSA ↗	0
Electrical System	19 ODI 11492022 vehicle with 900 miles on it began smoking and caught fire under the hood for no apparent reason. Vehicle was in new condition. Vehicle likely a total loss (see photos). Driver was lucky to escape Look up ODI 11492022 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11549895 · 4,500 mi At approximately 2000 miles , I had vehicle fueled, engine was off. After fueling was complete, put foot on break, pushed button to start every caution light imaginable lit up on dashboard, obviously, indicating something was wrong electronically. Vehicle said it was overheating. Brake pedal was all the way to the floor, bronco was not running, never started . Service station attendant lifted hood , didn’t visibly see anything wrong after approximately 5 minutes vehicle was able to start no issues. It was maybe 60° outside, I drove 5 miles from… Look up ODI 11549895 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11551710 Our Car lost power and engine failed to start in the middle of traffic today. [XXX] This article shows what is happening to our vehicle and I’m making the complaint today. This needs to be recalled! Very dangerous! My wife was driving and is 6 months pregnant with twins and thank god we were not on the highway and I was with her. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Look up ODI 11551710 at NHTSA ↗	—	19 ODI 11585844 · 11,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jerked, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart; however, upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle shifted into reverse instead. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not t… Look up ODI 11585844 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11586518 Sitting in school drop off, car shut off by itself and is dead. What if that happened while driving? Completely frightening! Look up ODI 11586518 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11587044 When driving down the highway at 80 MPH, vehicle lost all infotainment and instrument panel. This happened several times, battery and alternator were tested and returned nothing. Upon completion of the drive, the vehicle would not start and the alternator had to be replaced. Approximately 3 months prior the drive train lost power and the turbo had to be replaced. Look up ODI 11587044 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11672645 I bought my vehicle brand new and have received several recall notices and have had to have repairs done for common issues not featured in recalls but maybe service bulletins. I have had the water pump replaced 2x in the last 2 years Rear differential replaced completely linked to the recalled issue. PCM software is being recalled for the second time in 2 years. I’ve have owned exclusively ford and this model has been a near nightmare. I get my cars serviced regularly so it’s definitely not due to lack of maintenance but instead seems as if … Look up ODI 11672645 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11705981 The car's OBD (on board diagnostic) is not functional. This means that if a check engine light comes on it's impossible for the mechanic to know why. This means the car can never complete a state inspection and more seriously if there's an electrical problem, could result in a fire. I took the car to a Ford dealership and they verbally told me that lots of Ford cars are having this problem and that it is a manufacturing problem, not a specific problem only with my car. They want anywhere from $1600 - $4000 to repair/reprogram the OBD. They… Look up ODI 11705981 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11714603 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 t… Look up ODI 11714603 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11610177 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11610177 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11645283 On or around 17 May 2024, spouse was driving child to daycare. Residential speed limit was 35 mph, when dashboard alerts "Power terrain, Hill Assist, Backup Camera, Front Camera, 911 Service, Please Service Now, Shift System Fault, Parking Brake INOP" illuminated and parking brake was applied by vehicle without owner input. Upon pulling into parking lot and turning off vehicle and restarting, vehicle cleared all faults and indications. Scheduled service immediately, service center implemented recalls 22S73, 24S24, and replaced faulty gateway… Look up ODI 11645283 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11661108 · 23,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle while reversing. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the electrical system, and that the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufac… Look up ODI 11661108 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666435 Vehicle locked up while driving. Has a new battery already. Full aux electrical function is fine but after shut down while driving will not restart, shift out of gear, roll or steer. All electrical works fine. To tow onto flat bed, had to drag the tires. Look up ODI 11666435 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11731991 I need to open a safety case for my vehicle. I am concerned with my vehicle. Car was having trouble starting on 4/16/2026 while parked at home giving a "full accessory power active" error. I called Ford and I was told it could be a battery issue. Triple A was called and help was dispatched. The Triple A representative did not jump start the battery and instead gave directions to power up the car back up with no electrical current necessary. Car started after trouble shooting it and it was tested through the night just like Triple A directed. … Look up ODI 11731991 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11743680 The vehicle is experiencing powertrain performance issues, including a persistent stutter, vehicle shuddering, and erratic RPM jumping while driving at 45-55 mph. These symptoms began immediately following the latest software flash in January 2026 and have progressively gotten worse. An Independent mechanic and a transmission specialist have inspected the vehicle and are unable to resolve the issue because no diagnostic trouble codes are being generated. There is a safety and engineering concern that the continuous reprogramming of the PCM & BC… Look up ODI 11743680 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11744018 Fuel system issues. Current recall has been since July of 2025 with NO FIX AVAILABLE. Engine light has been on and off for two months now with mobile app giving warning but there is no way to fix the issue as of now, and not since the Recall was issued almost a year ago. Bronco has not started up again on multiple occasions after getting fuel. Also has a very strong smell of fuel vapor/fuel at every deceleration or stop making it hard to breathe inside vehicle, as well hurting our chest and head to inhale inside the cabin of vehicle. Bronco is… Look up ODI 11744018 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11589198 On Monday [XXX], I was driving my vehicle home when I received the following error messages while driving: -pre collision assist not available -service advancetrac -check park aid -service vehicle soon -front camera fault service required -front camera fault service required -shift sys fault service required I was able to make it home and got my car towed to Washington Ford (Washington,PA) the next day. Ok Wednesday [XXX], I received the following message from Washington ford “ Your vehicle is done and ready to pick up. The concern was rela… Look up ODI 11589198 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11639365 First the battery was drained and needed replaced. Then message on center navigation screen displays “System Off to Save Battery. Please turn ignition off or start engine” when entering the car before trying to start it. Then I was notified of a recall that needed to be done. The recall was for “the body control module bcm and powertrain control module pcm calibrations may be unable to detect a sudden change in the 12-VOLT battery state of charge during a drive cycle.” The safety risk of this recall was as follows: “If the bcm and pcm calibrati… Look up ODI 11639365 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	12 ODI 11568739 My car lost power on the highway. I took it to the dealership. They had the vehicle for 2 months and said it was repaired under warranty/recall. The same day that I received the car back, the same problem occurred. They kept it for a few days and said they could not determine the issue and released it back to me yesterday. This morning, it lost power again, while i was taking a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. I was almost t-boned. There is an huge safety issue here that is being brushed off and I’m afraid I will end up in a terrible accid… Look up ODI 11568739 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11576023 My vehicle started with not accelerating and bogging down when going after a stop, it shakes/jerks from 1-3 gear. The rpm’s jump all over the place and at times it will be very low speed, jerking when trying to shift. I haven’t even had the car two years, I have two children and this happened at an intersection and scared us all. It had happened so many times I’m scared to drive it. I took it to a ford dealership, they were able to recreate the issue and said it may be the transmission. There are now warning lights on or anything indicating wha… Look up ODI 11576023 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11586518 Sitting in school drop off, car shut off by itself and is dead. What if that happened while driving? Completely frightening! Look up ODI 11586518 at NHTSA ↗	19 ODI 11585844 · 11,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jerked, after which the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart; however, upon shifting the vehicle into drive, the vehicle shifted into reverse instead. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not t… Look up ODI 11585844 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11586518 Sitting in school drop off, car shut off by itself and is dead. What if that happened while driving? Completely frightening! Look up ODI 11586518 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11587044 When driving down the highway at 80 MPH, vehicle lost all infotainment and instrument panel. This happened several times, battery and alternator were tested and returned nothing. Upon completion of the drive, the vehicle would not start and the alternator had to be replaced. Approximately 3 months prior the drive train lost power and the turbo had to be replaced. Look up ODI 11587044 at NHTSA ↗	—	5 ODI 11474812 The wrench icon which refers to the Powertrain system keeps coming on. I received a message from the Ford pass system that there was (Fault) in the Powertrain system. That power was reduced. Further it said to see a dealer right away. All of the Ford Dealers in my area are all booked up. Look up ODI 11474812 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11626743 Over the past year my Bronco Sport has thrown two different codes, powertrain malfunction and collision assist unavailable, and put me in limp mode, 25 times. And the last several times it has gone into limp mode it is accompanied by a weird smell. It has been on the hoist several times at the Ford dealership Service Center having parts replaced to “fix” this issue. But nothing they try has fixed it. They even had a Ford Corporate technician call and walk them through what to try/test/fix. It’s been on the hoist being “fixed” again a couple of … Look up ODI 11626743 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11655264 On April 8th 2025 our vehicle went into "limp mode" for the third time in 6 months. The previous incidents were part of an active recall and we're repaired by a does dealership. This time it is supposedly the failure of a fuel pump sensor causing the issue (per ford service diagnosis) which they say is NOT covered by fords recall nor is it covered under any warranty and must be paid for out of pocket. This repeat occurrence has caused our vehicle to stall in traffic not just when at stops but also just when turning or pulling onto streets or hi… Look up ODI 11655264 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11610177 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11610177 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11724042 The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving with the RPM at 2,000 RPM, the vehicle sputtered and skipped, with the check engine and power train warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced, but parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage … Look up ODI 11724042 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11734814 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 not yet available. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the dealer related the failure to the recall. The dealer cleared the check engine warning light; however, the failure persisted.… Look up ODI 11734814 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11546620 · 10,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while reversing there was a squealing and grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine to cause of the squealing sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. Look up ODI 11546620 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11553512 Rear brakes moan when reversing at low speed. Has done this since day one. Also the transmission shifts are hard and hangs in sport mode and won’t shift. It hangs at almost 5k rpms and when I let off the gas no shift till 2300 rpms. Took it in and they looked at the transmission fluid said it was darker than usual for the mileage (14,000) and recommended a fluid flush that’s not covered by warranty. They changed fluid and I ask why it was doing this they said “ well that’s why we changed the fluid” which tells me nothing! Now the engine compart… Look up ODI 11553512 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11660580 While parking in a parking lot of a local store I pulled into a spot and stopped about 2 feet from a bumper post. I removed my foot from the brake pedal to pull closer to the post. The car began to idle forward. When I was as close to the post as I intended I stepped on the brake. The car continued to idle forward until I hit the post causing very minor damage to the hood of my car. After hitting the post I was stopped. I put the car in reverse and took my foot off the brake. The vehicle did not moved so i touched the gas intending to b… Look up ODI 11660580 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11474812 The wrench icon which refers to the Powertrain system keeps coming on. I received a message from the Ford pass system that there was (Fault) in the Powertrain system. That power was reduced. Further it said to see a dealer right away. All of the Ford Dealers in my area are all booked up. Look up ODI 11474812 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11568739 My car lost power on the highway. I took it to the dealership. They had the vehicle for 2 months and said it was repaired under warranty/recall. The same day that I received the car back, the same problem occurred. They kept it for a few days and said they could not determine the issue and released it back to me yesterday. This morning, it lost power again, while i was taking a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. I was almost t-boned. There is an huge safety issue here that is being brushed off and I’m afraid I will end up in a terrible accid… Look up ODI 11568739 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11716583 On 12/22/2025, my fiancé and I purchased a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport from LaFontaine Ford in Lansing, MI. During the initial purchase, we were not aware of any recalls or vehicle defects with the Bronco Sport. Roughly one month later, the check engine light came on, and after a thorough vehicle inspection, we were notified that there was a recall on the vehicle in regards to bad fuel injector(s), and that we needed to bring the vehicle back to the dealership for a computer update. After dropping the vehicle off at the dealership, we were notifi… Look up ODI 11716583 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11766030 Front and rear axle, 4 wheel drive, and differential issues, causing steering, wheel, and driving issues. There is a nationwide back order on parts needed to repair this common, and known issue, leaving Ford service to return customers to continue driving unsafe vehicles until parts arrive. Despite Ford having knowledge of this safety hazard, there has been no recall. Look up ODI 11766030 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	10 ODI 11452595 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds. Look up ODI 11452595 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11462833 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds and when braking in stop an go traffic. And sometimes the sound would be heard the all the time when keeping the car between 25 to 30 mph. Look up ODI 11462833 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11469355 Car had 3000 miles on it, started rough idling randomly then the check engine light came on and was flashing. Drove straight to the Ford Dealership in Elko, Nevada and barely made it the 5 miles as the car wanted to die, had gas pedal all the way to the floor and was barely going 30 mph. Dealer has had vehicle for over a week and said a core and plug and deactivator solenoid had to be replaced. Look up ODI 11469355 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11672645 I bought my vehicle brand new and have received several recall notices and have had to have repairs done for common issues not featured in recalls but maybe service bulletins. I have had the water pump replaced 2x in the last 2 years Rear differential replaced completely linked to the recalled issue. PCM software is being recalled for the second time in 2 years. I’ve have owned exclusively ford and this model has been a near nightmare. I get my cars serviced regularly so it’s definitely not due to lack of maintenance but instead seems as if … Look up ODI 11672645 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11705981 The car's OBD (on board diagnostic) is not functional. This means that if a check engine light comes on it's impossible for the mechanic to know why. This means the car can never complete a state inspection and more seriously if there's an electrical problem, could result in a fire. I took the car to a Ford dealership and they verbally told me that lots of Ford cars are having this problem and that it is a manufacturing problem, not a specific problem only with my car. They want anywhere from $1600 - $4000 to repair/reprogram the OBD. They… Look up ODI 11705981 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11714603 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 t… Look up ODI 11714603 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11474812 The wrench icon which refers to the Powertrain system keeps coming on. I received a message from the Ford pass system that there was (Fault) in the Powertrain system. That power was reduced. Further it said to see a dealer right away. All of the Ford Dealers in my area are all booked up. Look up ODI 11474812 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11626743 Over the past year my Bronco Sport has thrown two different codes, powertrain malfunction and collision assist unavailable, and put me in limp mode, 25 times. And the last several times it has gone into limp mode it is accompanied by a weird smell. It has been on the hoist several times at the Ford dealership Service Center having parts replaced to “fix” this issue. But nothing they try has fixed it. They even had a Ford Corporate technician call and walk them through what to try/test/fix. It’s been on the hoist being “fixed” again a couple of … Look up ODI 11626743 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11655264 On April 8th 2025 our vehicle went into "limp mode" for the third time in 6 months. The previous incidents were part of an active recall and we're repaired by a does dealership. This time it is supposedly the failure of a fuel pump sensor causing the issue (per ford service diagnosis) which they say is NOT covered by fords recall nor is it covered under any warranty and must be paid for out of pocket. This repeat occurrence has caused our vehicle to stall in traffic not just when at stops but also just when turning or pulling onto streets or hi… Look up ODI 11655264 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	6 ODI 11462833 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds and when braking in stop an go traffic. And sometimes the sound would be heard the all the time when keeping the car between 25 to 30 mph. Look up ODI 11462833 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11555586 My truck with dead at a turning light, it's still UNKNOWN what happened. I had 2 people try to give it a boost and it would not turn on, the gears were locked, and it had to be pulled on the tow truck. The brake lights signal was flashing, and the engine light was on the dashboard along with the battery light. I could not get it to turn on and there was no sound to the engine. the radio was working and none of the lights went dim. Look up ODI 11555586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11582864 Brakes squeal when backing up. Look up ODI 11582864 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11474812 The wrench icon which refers to the Powertrain system keeps coming on. I received a message from the Ford pass system that there was (Fault) in the Powertrain system. That power was reduced. Further it said to see a dealer right away. All of the Ford Dealers in my area are all booked up. Look up ODI 11474812 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11737497 Vehicle: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport I am submitting this complaint due to an ongoing and potentially dangerous issue involving my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport shutting off unexpectedly while in operation. The vehicle intermittently displays messages instructing the driver to “Shift to Park” and/or “Restart Engine” while the vehicle is being actively operated. On multiple occasions, the engine has shut down unexpectedly during normal driving conditions, creating a serious safety concern. The issue appears to occur unpredictably and has continued despite n… Look up ODI 11737497 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11622721 This is the 3rd time this vehicle has been in for service in less than three months. The initial two visits were for a differential issue that was not completely resolved. Also, the brakes seem to have unusual wear for the mileage of the vehicle. The current visit is happening as of today and the issues are being diagnosed and appear to be potentially possibly an electrical issue. There is also a very loud squealing sound when I back up and have been told by both the dealership and Ford that it is known but there is not yet a fix. I am on the p… Look up ODI 11622721 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11667017 I am not quite familiar with the name of the lights on the bottom of my vehicle they sometimes come on and sometimes they do not. When I back up it sounds like my tires are rubbing against something and when I pull forward it sounds the same. Look up ODI 11667017 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	4 ODI 11498684 · 549 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the engine made rattling sounds while driving. Additionally, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the bra… Look up ODI 11498684 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11724042 The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving with the RPM at 2,000 RPM, the vehicle sputtered and skipped, with the check engine and power train warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced, but parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage … Look up ODI 11724042 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11726302 · 58,078 mi 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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the iss… Look up ODI 11726302 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11610177 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11610177 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11610177 See attached document for complaint. Look up ODI 11610177 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11724042 The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving with the RPM at 2,000 RPM, the vehicle sputtered and skipped, with the check engine and power train warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced, but parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage … Look up ODI 11724042 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11734814 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 not yet available. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the dealer related the failure to the recall. The dealer cleared the check engine warning light; however, the failure persisted.… Look up ODI 11734814 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0
Service Brakes	5 ODI 11462833 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds and when braking in stop an go traffic. And sometimes the sound would be heard the all the time when keeping the car between 25 to 30 mph. Look up ODI 11462833 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11555586 My truck with dead at a turning light, it's still UNKNOWN what happened. I had 2 people try to give it a boost and it would not turn on, the gears were locked, and it had to be pulled on the tow truck. The brake lights signal was flashing, and the engine light was on the dashboard along with the battery light. I could not get it to turn on and there was no sound to the engine. the radio was working and none of the lights went dim. Look up ODI 11555586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11587367 · 4,600 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to slow for traffic or for a traffic signal, there was an abnormal high-pitched sound coming from the brakes and the vehicle was vibrating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that additionally, while driving up a grade in the road, at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the engine w… Look up ODI 11587367 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11645283 On or around 17 May 2024, spouse was driving child to daycare. Residential speed limit was 35 mph, when dashboard alerts "Power terrain, Hill Assist, Backup Camera, Front Camera, 911 Service, Please Service Now, Shift System Fault, Parking Brake INOP" illuminated and parking brake was applied by vehicle without owner input. Upon pulling into parking lot and turning off vehicle and restarting, vehicle cleared all faults and indications. Scheduled service immediately, service center implemented recalls 22S73, 24S24, and replaced faulty gateway… Look up ODI 11645283 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11661108 · 23,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle while reversing. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the electrical system, and that the rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufac… Look up ODI 11661108 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666435 Vehicle locked up while driving. Has a new battery already. Full aux electrical function is fine but after shut down while driving will not restart, shift out of gear, roll or steer. All electrical works fine. To tow onto flat bed, had to drag the tires. Look up ODI 11666435 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11546620 · 10,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while reversing there was a squealing and grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine to cause of the squealing sound. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. Look up ODI 11546620 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11553512 Rear brakes moan when reversing at low speed. Has done this since day one. Also the transmission shifts are hard and hangs in sport mode and won’t shift. It hangs at almost 5k rpms and when I let off the gas no shift till 2300 rpms. Took it in and they looked at the transmission fluid said it was darker than usual for the mileage (14,000) and recommended a fluid flush that’s not covered by warranty. They changed fluid and I ask why it was doing this they said “ well that’s why we changed the fluid” which tells me nothing! Now the engine compart… Look up ODI 11553512 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11660580 While parking in a parking lot of a local store I pulled into a spot and stopped about 2 feet from a bumper post. I removed my foot from the brake pedal to pull closer to the post. The car began to idle forward. When I was as close to the post as I intended I stepped on the brake. The car continued to idle forward until I hit the post causing very minor damage to the hood of my car. After hitting the post I was stopped. I put the car in reverse and took my foot off the brake. The vehicle did not moved so i touched the gas intending to b… Look up ODI 11660580 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 11462833 Engine makes intermittent metal crunching and scraping sounds at low speeds and when braking in stop an go traffic. And sometimes the sound would be heard the all the time when keeping the car between 25 to 30 mph. Look up ODI 11462833 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11555586 My truck with dead at a turning light, it's still UNKNOWN what happened. I had 2 people try to give it a boost and it would not turn on, the gears were locked, and it had to be pulled on the tow truck. The brake lights signal was flashing, and the engine light was on the dashboard along with the battery light. I could not get it to turn on and there was no sound to the engine. the radio was working and none of the lights went dim. Look up ODI 11555586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11582864 Brakes squeal when backing up. Look up ODI 11582864 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	1 ODI 11622721 This is the 3rd time this vehicle has been in for service in less than three months. The initial two visits were for a differential issue that was not completely resolved. Also, the brakes seem to have unusual wear for the mileage of the vehicle. The current visit is happening as of today and the issues are being diagnosed and appear to be potentially possibly an electrical issue. There is also a very loud squealing sound when I back up and have been told by both the dealership and Ford that it is known but there is not yet a fix. I am on the p… Look up ODI 11622721 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	19 ODI 11475881 The driver was on M53 near Armada around 5pm today, July 25, 2022. The owner was driving down the road another vehicle pulled up next to her and told her the vehicle was on fire. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and took the photo (unable to upload photo). Owner called 911 and fire department was able to extinguish the fire. Look up ODI 11475881 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11530694 Upon receiving the notice that my Ford Bronco Sport was subject to a recall in February 2023, I called my local Ford dealer to schedule a service appointment. The dealer stated that FoMoCo is only supplying dealers with "2 repair kits per week" and that they "could not provide an estimate" on a wait time for getting the repair completed. It is now July 2023 and after reaching out to the dealer twice, they are still unable to provide an estimated wait or schedule an appointment. Look up ODI 11530694 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11568739 My car lost power on the highway. I took it to the dealership. They had the vehicle for 2 months and said it was repaired under warranty/recall. The same day that I received the car back, the same problem occurred. They kept it for a few days and said they could not determine the issue and released it back to me yesterday. This morning, it lost power again, while i was taking a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. I was almost t-boned. There is an huge safety issue here that is being brushed off and I’m afraid I will end up in a terrible accid… Look up ODI 11568739 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11731991 I need to open a safety case for my vehicle. I am concerned with my vehicle. Car was having trouble starting on 4/16/2026 while parked at home giving a "full accessory power active" error. I called Ford and I was told it could be a battery issue. Triple A was called and help was dispatched. The Triple A representative did not jump start the battery and instead gave directions to power up the car back up with no electrical current necessary. Car started after trouble shooting it and it was tested through the night just like Triple A directed. … Look up ODI 11731991 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11743680 The vehicle is experiencing powertrain performance issues, including a persistent stutter, vehicle shuddering, and erratic RPM jumping while driving at 45-55 mph. These symptoms began immediately following the latest software flash in January 2026 and have progressively gotten worse. An Independent mechanic and a transmission specialist have inspected the vehicle and are unable to resolve the issue because no diagnostic trouble codes are being generated. There is a safety and engineering concern that the continuous reprogramming of the PCM & BC… Look up ODI 11743680 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11744018 Fuel system issues. Current recall has been since July of 2025 with NO FIX AVAILABLE. Engine light has been on and off for two months now with mobile app giving warning but there is no way to fix the issue as of now, and not since the Recall was issued almost a year ago. Bronco has not started up again on multiple occasions after getting fuel. Also has a very strong smell of fuel vapor/fuel at every deceleration or stop making it hard to breathe inside vehicle, as well hurting our chest and head to inhale inside the cabin of vehicle. Bronco is… Look up ODI 11744018 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11474812 The wrench icon which refers to the Powertrain system keeps coming on. I received a message from the Ford pass system that there was (Fault) in the Powertrain system. That power was reduced. Further it said to see a dealer right away. All of the Ford Dealers in my area are all booked up. Look up ODI 11474812 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11568739 My car lost power on the highway. I took it to the dealership. They had the vehicle for 2 months and said it was repaired under warranty/recall. The same day that I received the car back, the same problem occurred. They kept it for a few days and said they could not determine the issue and released it back to me yesterday. This morning, it lost power again, while i was taking a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. I was almost t-boned. There is an huge safety issue here that is being brushed off and I’m afraid I will end up in a terrible accid… Look up ODI 11568739 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11716583 On 12/22/2025, my fiancé and I purchased a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport from LaFontaine Ford in Lansing, MI. During the initial purchase, we were not aware of any recalls or vehicle defects with the Bronco Sport. Roughly one month later, the check engine light came on, and after a thorough vehicle inspection, we were notified that there was a recall on the vehicle in regards to bad fuel injector(s), and that we needed to bring the vehicle back to the dealership for a computer update. After dropping the vehicle off at the dealership, we were notifi… Look up ODI 11716583 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11474812 The wrench icon which refers to the Powertrain system keeps coming on. I received a message from the Ford pass system that there was (Fault) in the Powertrain system. That power was reduced. Further it said to see a dealer right away. All of the Ford Dealers in my area are all booked up. Look up ODI 11474812 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11737497 Vehicle: 2022 Ford Bronco Sport I am submitting this complaint due to an ongoing and potentially dangerous issue involving my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport shutting off unexpectedly while in operation. The vehicle intermittently displays messages instructing the driver to “Shift to Park” and/or “Restart Engine” while the vehicle is being actively operated. On multiple occasions, the engine has shut down unexpectedly during normal driving conditions, creating a serious safety concern. The issue appears to occur unpredictably and has continued despite n… Look up ODI 11737497 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0
Steering	0	2 ODI 11589198 On Monday [XXX], I was driving my vehicle home when I received the following error messages while driving: -pre collision assist not available -service advancetrac -check park aid -service vehicle soon -front camera fault service required -front camera fault service required -shift sys fault service required I was able to make it home and got my car towed to Washington Ford (Washington,PA) the next day. Ok Wednesday [XXX], I received the following message from Washington ford “ Your vehicle is done and ready to pick up. The concern was rela… Look up ODI 11589198 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11639365 First the battery was drained and needed replaced. Then message on center navigation screen displays “System Off to Save Battery. Please turn ignition off or start engine” when entering the car before trying to start it. Then I was notified of a recall that needed to be done. The recall was for “the body control module bcm and powertrain control module pcm calibrations may be unable to detect a sudden change in the 12-VOLT battery state of charge during a drive cycle.” The safety risk of this recall was as follows: “If the bcm and pcm calibrati… Look up ODI 11639365 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11766030 Front and rear axle, 4 wheel drive, and differential issues, causing steering, wheel, and driving issues. There is a nationwide back order on parts needed to repair this common, and known issue, leaving Ford service to return customers to continue driving unsafe vehicles until parts arrive. Despite Ford having knowledge of this safety hazard, there has been no recall. Look up ODI 11766030 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11622721 This is the 3rd time this vehicle has been in for service in less than three months. The initial two visits were for a differential issue that was not completely resolved. Also, the brakes seem to have unusual wear for the mileage of the vehicle. The current visit is happening as of today and the issues are being diagnosed and appear to be potentially possibly an electrical issue. There is also a very loud squealing sound when I back up and have been told by both the dealership and Ford that it is known but there is not yet a fix. I am on the p… Look up ODI 11622721 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11667017 I am not quite familiar with the name of the lights on the bottom of my vehicle they sometimes come on and sometimes they do not. When I back up it sounds like my tires are rubbing against something and when I pull forward it sounds the same. Look up ODI 11667017 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11622721 This is the 3rd time this vehicle has been in for service in less than three months. The initial two visits were for a differential issue that was not completely resolved. Also, the brakes seem to have unusual wear for the mileage of the vehicle. The current visit is happening as of today and the issues are being diagnosed and appear to be potentially possibly an electrical issue. There is also a very loud squealing sound when I back up and have been told by both the dealership and Ford that it is known but there is not yet a fix. I am on the p… Look up ODI 11622721 at NHTSA ↗	0	—

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Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

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7 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

64 mentions · 17.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 36,500 mi (40 usable records).

ODI 11460423

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ODI 11469355

Car had 3000 miles on it, started rough idling randomly then the check engine light came on and was flashing. Drove straight to the Ford Dealership in Elko, Nevada and barely made it the 5 miles as the car wanted to die, had gas pedal all the way to the floor and was barely going 30 mph. Dealer has had vehicle for over a week and said a core and plug and deactivator solenoid had to be replaced.

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ODI 11476738

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

33 mentions · 9.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 28,500 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 11476865

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ODI 11508539 · 6,000 mi

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ODI 11549486

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

16 mentions · 4.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 14,000 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 11469676 · 5,135 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking space on the park position, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and reversed, striking her mother on the knee. The contact was able to get in the vehicle and depress the brake pedal. An appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,135.

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ODI 11475271

The current acceleration pedal on this model is made out of hard plastic. While driving your foot slips off the pedal because there is no rubber on the pedal for a better contact. To counter this slippage you have to move the seat closer to the dash. This then becomes a safety issue because you are now too close to the dash to quickly move your foot to the brake pedal when necessary. There is no after market product offered by Ford to correct this matter. This needs to be addressed quickly so Ford can correct this. I don't know how this coul…

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ODI 11498684 · 549 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the engine made rattling sounds while driving. Additionally, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately while the bra…

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Hard or delayed shifting

10 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 11,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11476865

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ODI 11564908

The brakes have been a problem since I purchased the vehicle new a little over a year ago. They make a loud noise after sitting for too long, plus the calipers seem to "stick". There is a hesitation when I put the vehicle into R or D and have to put my foot on the gas in order for it to "lurch" into movement. I have mentioned this to my dealer service and we informed by them that this is just the way the brakes are on these particular vehicles. If that is indeed the case, then Ford has installed sub-par brakes on all the Bronco Sports.

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ODI 11567727

The car intermittently will stop and wont accelerate, usually when in drive… on inclines, after slowing down. Dealer can’t diagnose the problem and it’s getting worse. It jerks and it’s dangerous to drive.

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Battery drain and no-start mentions

8 mentions · 2.2% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11581408

On [XXX] I drove my 2022 Bronco to the local car wash, after washing my vehicle the vehicle would not start. I realized it was the battery when no electronics turned on. This occurred in the midafternoon, and I was fortunate to be parked in an area that was busy. Had this occurred at night this would not be a safe area to be in alone and for a female. I contacted AAA for a jump and also Taylor Ford so that I could bring the vehicle into them to look at the battery. They put the vehicle on their machine and stated nothing was wrong with the…

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ODI 11587044

When driving down the highway at 80 MPH, vehicle lost all infotainment and instrument panel. This happened several times, battery and alternator were tested and returned nothing. Upon completion of the drive, the vehicle would not start and the alternator had to be replaced. Approximately 3 months prior the drive train lost power and the turbo had to be replaced.

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ODI 11636186

I had a recall for “computer module programming done by Ford on my 2022 Bronco sport 38k miles on [XXX]. The next day my car shut off while at a light not auto/start on off. But sputtered and lost power. The next day it would not start right away. On [XXX] I parked at my children’s school in a temporary spot. Went to back up and my car was stuck trying to turn in and off for a solid 10 minutes. There was also a burning smell of something. No smoke. I finally could turn it off quickly randomly and then it would not start again. We jumped it by t…

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Fuel smell or leak mentions

7 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11582829

Cracked Fuel Injector. I went on the Ford Website to find the vehicle I wanted. The website stated "dealer ordered." I put a deposit on it in August and my vehicle was delivered the second week of October. I noticed several times that a gas smelled filled my cabin so when I was mailed the recall... It all made sense and I was the first one in line for recall. I also noticed that smoke would come from under the hood after it was parked. I initially thought that is was because it was very cold out and I had the heat on. I thought at first it was…

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ODI 11717702

Smelling fuel strong when driving and the engine lags and almost stalls when coming to a stop and going very dangerous

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ODI 11720107

A manufacturer recall was issued for a defect involving the fuel system (fuel injectors), but no remedy or repair timeline has been provided. Due to the safety risk (potential fuel leakage and/or fire), I cannot reasonably use the vehicle without concern for liability if harm were to occur. Additionally, the recall must be marked as resolved in the NHTSA database before the vehicle can be returned to normal use, which is not possible without an available fix. The extended and indefinite repair timeline creates a significant burden, as the veh…

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Steering assistance concerns

5 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 7,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11508539 · 6,000 mi

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ODI 11582348 · 9,000 mi

The contact's wife owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while his wife was driving and making a left or a right turn, the steering wheel locked inadvertently. The contact stated that while forcefully turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel made an abnormally loud grinding sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken b…

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ODI 11589198

On Monday [XXX], I was driving my vehicle home when I received the following error messages while driving: -pre collision assist not available -service advancetrac -check park aid -service vehicle soon -front camera fault service required -front camera fault service required -shift sys fault service required I was able to make it home and got my car towed to Washington Ford (Washington,PA) the next day. Ok Wednesday [XXX], I received the following message from Washington ford “ Your vehicle is done and ready to pick up. The concern was rela…

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b