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1994 Ford BRONCO problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

91 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

130,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 model year. Data updated: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 91 complaints (19.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior4347.3%
Transmission and shifting66.6%
Steering behavior66.6%
Electrical and battery issues55.5%
Fuel system concerns11.1%

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
18
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
8
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
Vehicle Speed Control
5
Air Bags
4
Air Bags:Frontal
4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip18
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components8
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Air Bags4
Air Bags:Frontal4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 18; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 9; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 8; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Air Bags: 4; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

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

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
8
150,000 and above
3
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9998
150,000 and above3

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 78 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.

1995
28
1996
12
1997
3
1998
10
1999
7
2000
4
2001
7
2002
5
2003
1
2004
2
2005
3
2006
3
2008
1
2009
1
2010
1
2013
1
2015
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199528
199612
19973
199810
19997
20004
20017
20025
20031
20042
20053
20063
20081
20091
20101
20131
20152

1995: 28; 1996: 12; 1997: 3; 1998: 10; 1999: 7; 2000: 4; 2001: 7; 2002: 5; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 3; 2006: 3; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 2

Pattern summary

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 43 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 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 10050532 · 2003-12-15 (December 15, 2003)

PARKING BRAKE SLIPPED WHEN APPLIED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY. THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 1994. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED WE DIDN'T CARE WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1994, THERE WAS NOT RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE.*AK

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Owner report 10074716 · 2004-06-03 (June 3, 2004)

SEAT BELT DANGERS TO OBESE PASSENGERS. SEAT BELT COMES ACROSS NECK, NOT CHEST. SUDDEN BRAKING PUTS STRAIN ON NECK. COMMENT: CRASH DUMMIES DO NOT RESEMBLE THE MAJORITY OF AMERICAN WOMEN IN SIZE OR SHAPE. MY NECK WAS BRUISED AND THROAT INJURED. THIS WAS JUST FROM HARD BRAKING, NOT A CRASH. UNLESS THE SHOULDER HARNESS IS MADE MORE ADJUSTABLE WOMEN ARE GOING TO BE INJURED NOW THAT MORE STATES ARE GETTING TOUGH ON WEARING BELTS. I WEAR MINE TWISTED IN FRONT TO PLACE THE SHOULDER STRAP IN THE CENTER, OR WITH MY ARM THOUGH THE STRAP. *JB

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Owner report 534894 · 1998-04-27 (April 27, 1998)

TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE.

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Owner report 537193 · 1998-06-22 (June 22, 1998)

AS YOU CAN SEE, I HAVE NOT OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR SIX MONTH OR 6,000 MILES, WHEN THIS PROBLEM AROSE, I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WITH AN ASSURANCE OF A RETURN CALL. IT NEVER CAME MY JOB LIMITS ME FROM MAKING PHONE CALLS DURNING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS, BUT I INTEND TO CALL TEM AGAIN, MY FEELING IS THAT THIS SOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED TO THIS TRUCK WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE. I AM ALSO AWARE OF A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PUT OUT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND OTHER TRANSMISSION RELATED PROBLEMS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, YOU PROVIDE A VAL…

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Owner report 10136160 · 2005-09-12 (September 12, 2005)

CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY BEHIND STEERING WHEEL FOR AIRBAG AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IS FAILING. COULD CAUSE AIRBAG TO NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT OR TO PREMATURELY DEPLOY UNDER REGULAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JB

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Owner report 702160 · 1999-01-12 (January 12, 1999)

THIS IS THE MAIN HARNESS THAT REVEALS HEATING AT THE 120 PLUS PIN CONNECTOR AT THE ENGINE WALL AND CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER MODULE UNDER THE HOOD ADJACENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN. CONTACT JOHN AT SUPERIOR INVESTIAGTIONS AT THE ABOVE NUMBERS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Owner report 10095554 · 2004-10-11 (October 11, 2004)

ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER HOOD AND DASH TOTALS BRONCO. MORNING OF FIRE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE LEAVING WORK OFF THE NIGHT SHIFT FROM RIVER BEND STATION NUCLEAR POWER PLANT. 15 AMP FUSE REPLACED LIKE FOR LIKE. AT CHURCH LATER THAT MORNING (SUNDAY 9-26-04) THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING IN THE PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT 1 1/2HRS. SOMEONE DRIVING BY CALLED 911 AND NOTIFIED THE CHURCH STAFF WHO STOPPED THE SERVICE TO FIND THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK, ME! ABOUT 4 DRY CHEM. FIRE EXT. WERE USED TO TRY AND BRING THE FIRE UNDER CONTRO…

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Owner report 10161546 · 2006-07-06 (July 6, 2006)

I OWN A FULL SIZE 1994 FORD BRONCO 351 5.8L EDDIE BAUER. AFTER DRIVING AT NIGHT FOR 5-10 MINUTES THE LIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. I NOTICED A VERY STRONG BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL EMITTING FROM THE DASHBOARD AROUND THE HEADLIGHT/DIMMER SWITCH. I REMOVED THE DASH TO EXAMINE THE SWITCH, CONTACT BLADES, AND WIRING HARNESS PLUG. THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR AT THE END OF WIRING HARNESS THAT PLUGS INTO THE HEADLIGHT/DIMMER SWITCH WAS BURNED, MELTED AND EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH. AFTER RESEARCH ON INTERNET I FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT THIS PROBLEM WILL…

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Owner report 897764 · 2001-10-15 (October 15, 2001)

EXHAUST PIPE HIT FUEL TANK WHICH MADE A HOLE IN TANK. HAD FUEL TANK REPLACED, AND EXHAUST PIPE IS RUBBING AGAINST THAT TANK. HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *SLC

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Vehicle analysis explorer

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

Data completeness

91 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-02.

14.3%Usable mileage13 / 91 records
83.5%Valid incident date76 / 91 records
100.0%Valid filing date91 / 91 records
83.5%Ordered incident and filing dates76 / 91 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.

Component complaint heatmap
Component202120222023202420252026
Visibility/Wiper
146.1%
ODI 11451437

The Wiper Motor or electrical controlling the Wiper Motor. When the two high wiper blade settings are selected, the wipers run for around 30-40 seconds, then slow down and eventually stop. You can watch it happen. This has happened while having snow and rain on my windshield. In order to get them to start going again full speed you need to turn the switch. I feel this takes my focus off of the road during unfriendly road conditions and puts me and others at risk. The condition has been reproduced by my dealership and I have had my truck to the …

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6517.3%
ODI 11458921

Wipers would not stay working as they should on any setting during heavy snow, sleet, and rain. Vehicle has several intermittent settings, as well as (2) continuous wiping settings. The all settings would work as they should for around 60 seconds, then slow down to a very slow intermittent wipe. Each time a setting was changed it would work as it should for 60 seconds before slowing to a very slow intermittent wipe. This was all happening while moving, with heavy precipitation (rain/sleet/snow mix). The safety issue was having to mess with…

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9039.8%
ODI 11499597

The wipers on low mode stop working after about 30 seconds, requiring to turn off/on again or try the higher wiper speed. On a rainy day, when the wipers stopped there was near zero visibility. There were now warning lights when they stopped working. I see many other 2023 Ford Bronco report similar issues online; however I see no responses or issue acknowledgement from Ford. It is very scary when the wipers stop; especially during a moderate or heavy rain event. My Bronco was purchased week 3 December 2022 and the problem happened during my …

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34.0%
ODI 11695322

Went out to start the vehicle one afternoon to notice a Crack from the outside passenger edge by the frame. Nothing hit the windshield and just a single line of Crack spread from one side of the windshield straight across took to ford to be told that while they couldn't see an impact they wouldn't cover it under warranty be cause they couldn't prove it was their fault

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35.8%
ODI 11739412

I am filing a safety complaint regarding repeated windshield cracking on my new 2025 Ford Bronco. I purchased the vehicle approximately 2 months ago. Since purchase, the vehicle has experienced 3 separate windshield cracks under normal commuting use only. The vehicle has not been used off-road or in extreme driving conditions. The most concerning issue is that after the windshield was replaced, the replacement windshield developed another crack within approximately 24 hours of installation. The dealership has repeatedly classified the damage as…

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00.0%

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Engine
6930.1%
ODI 11448171

The 2.7 L engine failed going down the interstate in the middle lane. Complete loss of power. Was fortunate to be able to coast to the shoulder. Dealer says the engine failed and needs to be replaced.

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5213.8%
ODI 11463408 · 25 mi

Engine failure with 25 miles on the odometer. The dealer inspected it and reported that a piston broke and it needs a new engine. A low engine oil pressure warning came on and the check engine light.

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198.4%
ODI 11518527

While at a stop with vehicle running, the vehicle sputters and stalls when trying to accelerate/start moving. This has happened multiple times when stopped at an intersection and creating a safety hazard for the occupants of the vehicle. Multiple attempts to restart it have to be made and it eventually gets going again but this is very dangerous to be stalled at a busy intersection. Vehicle is going into the dealer to be checked out this week. The only message we have seen is "Manual Restart Required" on the instrument panel.

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68.0%
ODI 11639961 · 9,929 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the "Steering Assist Fault, Service Required" message was displayed. The message disappeared after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred while pressing the Auto Start/Stop button without depressing the brake pedal. The engine revved abnormally loud while the vehicle was parked. The messages "Steering Assist Fault, Service Required", "Pre-Collision …

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917.3%
ODI 11679470

2025 Bronco Sport Safety Recalls* Replace instrument panel cluster Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head inspectionreplacement Recall incomplete DO NOT DRIVE! RECOMMENDED TO REPORT NATIONAL ALERT FOR OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE TYPE. INVESTOR REPORTING FOR BROADCAST RECALL ALERT!

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112.5%
ODI 11743709

Description On your vehicle, it may be possible that one or more engine camshaft roller finger followers were not properly installed at the time of engine assembly. Safety Risk An improperly installed engine camshaft roller finger follower may result in engine failure, resulting in a no-start condition or a loss of motive power. A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash. Your vehicle may also experience engine ticking or tapping noise, and or a low-volume oil leak due to this condition. Remedy A remedy is not yet available. Ford…

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Electrical System
2711.8%
ODI 11451437

The Wiper Motor or electrical controlling the Wiper Motor. When the two high wiper blade settings are selected, the wipers run for around 30-40 seconds, then slow down and eventually stop. You can watch it happen. This has happened while having snow and rain on my windshield. In order to get them to start going again full speed you need to turn the switch. I feel this takes my focus off of the road during unfriendly road conditions and puts me and others at risk. The condition has been reproduced by my dealership and I have had my truck to the …

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3810.1%
ODI 11477079

Windows don’t drop down when opening the door, and they don’t rise when closing the door as they used to do it. Brake light came on and brakes look good no one is taking responsibility.

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229.7%
ODI 11506258

2nd day of ownership and rear view camera failed. Called Ford and they said it was two months until they have an appointment.

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1824.0%
ODI 11635207

Since I purchased my vehicle I noticed that the left blinker would turn on sometimes when I put my right blinker on and made a right turn. Usually when you use your right blinker and make a right hand turn, as soon as your vehicle straightens out the blinker should then go off. Instead, this triggers the left blinker to turn on by itself. I am very concerned for my safety and my children's safety as others my think I am turning and I am not. I actually just got off the phone with the department and also got your email address, and will also ema…

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1426.9%
ODI 11655457

When starting my commute to work and when returning home, the instrument panel and gauges display would not turn on. After power/engine restart and open/close driver door, I drove off and about 10 minutes into drive the instrument panel and gauges display started working. On the way to work I pulled over and took a photo. On the way home I sat in parking lot at work and videoed trying to get display to work. Vehicle security system was installed the day *after* the display failure, 04/18/2025.

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225.0%
ODI 11734948

The 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks instrument cluster has gone blank on two occasions (4/3/26 and 4/23/29). The first time the service department at Joe Mahan Ford, Paris, TN reported the display returned when connected to thier computer, but kept the Bronco for several days trying to replicate the condition. I returned it to the dealer for the same fault on 4/27/26 and it is still in the shop. With the Cluster blank the gauges, speedometer, cruise control, lane warning and assist are not operational. Speed limit and travel speeds are visible on …

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Unknown Or Other
2812.2%
ODI 11439274

MY FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED IN A MANNER THAT IS UNSAFE. IT HAS 2 IDENTICAL CRACKS ON EACH SIDE. SMALL ROCKS HIT THE GLASS AND CAUSED INSTANT CRACKS WELL OVER 8 INCHES IN LENGTH. I FEEL THAT THE GLASS IS NOT IMPACT RATED CORRECTLY OR TOO THIN. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A WINDSHIELD CRACK LIKE THIS FROM THE IMPACT OF A SMALL ROCK. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON ONLINE FORUMS OF THESE WINDSHIELDS CRACKING ON THE NEW BRONCO.

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4110.9%
ODI 11463750

I purchased this vehicle from Portsmouth Ford in Portsmouth NH on January 27, 2022. I brought the vehicle into AutoFair Ford (Manchester, NH) on March 16, 2022 as there was a rattling in the engine (at approximately 1519 Miles). I have not seen the vehicle since. The vehicle has been inspected by the mechanics at AutoFair Ford. They attempted a repair job but the sound was still present. Apparently the engine needs to be either redone or redesigned and Ford is not really giving any good answers as to even when this may be completed. The…

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198.4%
ODI 11513648

Emergency brake failure. I have a very slight slope on my driveway. My car rolled halfway down my driveway. I assumed I did something wrong although I knew I had the car in gear with the E brake on. Two hours later I came back from an errand parked on my driveway was sitting in my car and my car started rolling backwards. The car was off in gear with the E brake on. I videotaped this happening every 20 seconds the car with balance, and roll back an inch or two. After 4 1/2 minutes, the car rolled the rest of the way down my driveway until it hi…

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2229.3%
ODI 11608115

The display screen freezes up disabling all functions.Including back up camera,A/C, and radio.

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917.3%
ODI 11666494

Child safety locks on back left door do not lock allowing back seat passengers to open door freely and endangering everyone in vehicle.

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112.5%
ODI 11733774

Summary of the Safety Problem: A 2026 Ford Bronco rolled out of its parked position with no occupants, despite being left in Park, and collided with another vehicle. Full Description of the Incident: The Ford Bronco was placed in Park, was not running, and had no occupants. I exited the vehicle several times to reinstall the removable roof panels. The vehicle remained stationary during this process. After completing the roof panel installation, my wife and I closed the doors and trunk and we walked toward the building. A witness (the owner of …

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Service Brakes
198.3%
ODI 11453655

The 21 Bronco is sold and marketed as being set up and safe to flat tow recreationally. The problem is with the 2.7l engine which has an Electric Brake Booster. After 45 mins the Battery Management system turns the Electric Brake Booster off. Thus the brakes are not powered and the required by law, brake system (3rd party) can not apply enough pressure. This is a SERIOUS design flaw. I have reached out to FORD, they denied that there is a global problem and asked me to contact my dealer. The dealer search TSB's and other systems and saw …

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4010.6%
ODI 11455044

Flat Towing 2021 Ford Bronco with 2.7 V6 engine. After connecting my Bronco to the motorhome and putting it in the tow mode the following will occur. About 45 mins after turning the ignition off and closing the doors the EBB (Electronic Brake Boost) in the Bronco shuts down leaving the Bronco without any brake boost and leaves the supplemental brake system ineffective. When first connecting the Bronco to the motorhome the brake boost is active and the supplemental bakes system must be set to match, or it will lock up the brakes on the Bronco wh…

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167.1%
ODI 11513648

Emergency brake failure. I have a very slight slope on my driveway. My car rolled halfway down my driveway. I assumed I did something wrong although I knew I had the car in gear with the E brake on. Two hours later I came back from an errand parked on my driveway was sitting in my car and my car started rolling backwards. The car was off in gear with the E brake on. I videotaped this happening every 20 seconds the car with balance, and roll back an inch or two. After 4 1/2 minutes, the car rolled the rest of the way down my driveway until it hi…

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79.3%
ODI 11631438

When the Vehicle is put into Neutral Tow Mode and Towed behind a vehicle while using a supplemental braking system. The Bronco's Brake system becomes intermittently Active. Causing the slightest pressure to lock up the brakes. The Same issue as reported in. SSM 51415 . The Bronco power brake system is supposed to be de activated once it is put into neutral tow mode. Thus you set the supplemental brake system to respond as a vacuum brake system. So when the brake system on the Bronco becomes active during a stop it will lock up the wheels on t…

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713.5%
ODI 11714693

Loss of braking. Note weather was cold in single digits Fahrenheit and midly snowy. I drove my 2025 Ford Bronco that was purchased in Octorber about 20 minutes to drop off my child at daycare. Going into the daycare I turned to Slippery/4A mode. After about 5 minutes inside I pulled out and switched back to Normal/2H mode. Less than half a mile later I got multiple warnings that the brakes, EBB, collision detect, and ABS had faulted, and I should service now. I only had the electronic parking brake available. I was able to use it and engine bra…

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00.0%

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Power Train
73.1%
ODI 11465356

Transmission broke at 4,884 miles reversing out of the driveway. The driveway has no grade and never sits on a hill.

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3910.4%
ODI 11463482

Engine comes and goes, Wastegate gets stuck

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219.3%
ODI 11507718

Within the first 500 miles on my brand new bronco, I noticed a strange burning smell after driving it one day. The next morning when I started it, I heard what I thought was a heat shield rattle, and as I continued to drive my bronco to work throughout the week the noise got worse. Last weekend my wife and I went on a 400 mile trip and the noise was so bad when we returned I scheduled an appointment with the dealership this week. They apparently opened up the transmission today and found metal shavings and a broken case piece so they determined…

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68.0%
ODI 11582872

I was driving down the road and the front end of the car started to shake. The power to the car then went out. The message on the dash said to put it in park and restart so I did. I was able to get it started, and put it in drive and then it shook again and the power went out. The message on my Ford App said that there were two issues with the transmission. One was a transmission shift solenoid not responding and the other message was that the transmission clutch did not apply within the time as expected resulting in delayed or hard shifts…

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59.6%
ODI 11679470

2025 Bronco Sport Safety Recalls* Replace instrument panel cluster Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head replacement Recall incomplete Cylinder head inspectionreplacement Recall incomplete DO NOT DRIVE! RECOMMENDED TO REPORT NATIONAL ALERT FOR OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE TYPE. INVESTOR REPORTING FOR BROADCAST RECALL ALERT!

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112.5%
ODI 11750827 · 617 mi

The contact owns a 2026 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH and depressing the accelerator to make a left turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The transmission shifted into neutral, and the vehicle coasted forward. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and activated the hazard lights. The system was reset, and the vehicle was able to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate or determine the cause of the f…

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Suspension
2310.0%
ODI 11484049 · 9 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was lopsided due to the driver's side front suspension measuring 38.25 inches from the ground while the passenger's side rear suspension measured 40.5 inches from the ground. The contact was concerned that in the event of a tire blowout, the weight distribution would cause a rollover. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty suspension that needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the…

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277.2%
ODI 11503206

On January 17, 2023, while driving down a commonly driven road (Muldoon) in Anchorage, Alaska at approximately 30 mph, I suddenly heard a large air escaping noise "Psh Psh Psh Psh" and it took me a moment to realize what was happening--the dash indicated the PSI of my rear driver's-side tire was deflating rapidly, to completely flat. Had the vehicle lost control in these snowy conditions, it could have ran into multiple other cars on the road--not ruling out the possibility of a roll-over type accident. When I pulled over into a parking lot, I…

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135.8%
ODI 11521052

We have had two major issues with this new Vehicle. It has less 1,872 miles on it and it is only about 2 months old. Within a week of owning it, the stabilizer bar went out and render the vehicle un drive able. We have a second issue that is even larger safety issue. The Vehicle is now dying and leaving you stranded on the side of the road. We have now had this happened to us three times on separate occasions. Once was on a trip back from Oklahoma to Dallas and the highway is under repair/construction and there are miles that there are o…

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56.7%
ODI 11651598

Dealer sold us a brand new vehicle with an active recall. Recall# 25S01/25V025 which was released January 21st, 2025. We bought the vehicle [XXX]. There was ample time for the dealer to pull these vehicles from the lot and prevent them from being sold. I spoke with a Ford customer service representative (case# [XXX]) and was told this dealer sold several vehicles with this recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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23.8%
ODI 11730482

Description: My 2025 Ford Bronco suffered a catastrophic failure of both rear shock absorver external reservoirs, consistent with Recall 25S01 (NHTSA 25V025). The reservoirs detached intirely while driving out-of-state, forcing an 800-mile transit with 5 passengers on an unstable suspension. Issue: Upon presenting the vehicle to Interstate Ford, the dealer and a Ford Representative issued a formal denial of warranty coverage. They cited Claim Type 14, Condition Code 39 ("Missing Part"). Why it's a Safet Risk: Ford is using the severity of t…

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00.0%

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Fuel/Propulsion System
229.6%
ODI 11470405

On June 9, 2022, while traveling on an Interstate Highway at about 80 mph, the engine sputtered and died without any warning light activation. The vehicle failure caused an extremely unsafe condition which caused me to navigate without power, in moderate traffic, from the #1 lane, across the #2 lane and onto the shoulder. The failure caused me to perform this high risk maneuver in front of an approaching big rig traveling in the #2 lane. The vehicle was towed to the nearest Ford dealership where an inspection determined the fuel pump had fai…

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369.6%
ODI 11482719

In remote area in a canyon the engine quit suddenly due to fuel starvation caused by faulty fuel pump. The engine quit on the edge of the cliff and would not start again. Check Engine light was illuminated. After being towed to the nearest dealership. I was advised that my Bronco needs a new Fuel Pump. Vehicle warnings are as follows: - Electrical Fault with the Fuel Pump. - Engine Fuel Control System cannot achieve required fuel pressure to start engine. - Engine Fuel Control Sytem is unable to control fuel system pressure.

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31.3%
ODI 11576255

While driving the vehicle began to misfire and became unsafe to drive. It was towed to the local dealer where error codes confirmed that cylinder 4 had misfired. Ford was unable to duplicate the issue nor where they able to find any issues that would have caused the misfire after trouble shooting.

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22.7%
ODI 11624335

There is an issue when I try to pump gas the pump repeatedly kicks off. It happens every time I put gas in my vehicle. It causes me to not know when the fuel is full. It’s not an issue with the gas pump because it happens at all different locations. It’s a problem with the vehicle itself.

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11.9%
ODI 11685755

I was driving the vehicle on high mountain pass roads in Colorado. Anytime I would approach approximately 11,400 feet of elevation. The vehicle would instantly lose all power with no warning lights of any kind. All gauges were in the normal operating range. Vehicle would barely move 2 mph. Created a very unsafe condition on narrow steep dirt roads in the mountains. As soon as I turned around and descended approximately 100 feet in elevation the power came back instantly and vehicle operated normally. This happened on three occasions. The roads …

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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
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Electrical System:Wiring:Front UnderhoodToo few reports for a range145,800 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10095554 · 145,800 mi

ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER HOOD AND DASH TOTALS BRONCO. MORNING OF FIRE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE HAD TO BE REPLACED BEFORE LEAVING WORK OFF THE NIGHT SHIFT FROM RIVER BEND STATION NUCLEAR POWER PLANT. 15 AMP FUSE REPLACED LIKE FOR LIKE. AT CHURCH LATER THAT MORNING (SUNDAY 9-26-04) THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING IN THE PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT 1 1/2HRS. SOMEONE DRIVING BY CALLED 911 AND NOTIFIED THE CHURCH STAFF WHO STOPPED THE SERVICE TO FIND THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK, ME! ABOUT 4 DRY CHEM. FIRE EXT. WERE USED TO TRY AND BRING THE FIRE UNDER CONTRO…

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Vehicle Speed ControlToo few reports for a range108,989 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10167794 · 108,989 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OUR HOME AT 3:50 AM THE HORN STARTED TO BLOW, I LOOKED OUTSIDE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE DROVE THE CAR EARLIER THAT DAY AROUND NOON FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. *JB

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ODI 10509521 · 175,000 mi

THE 1994 FORD BRONCO EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL HAD FORD RECALL NO. 05S28 ACCOMPLISHED IN 2008. IN 2012 THE WIRING OVERHEATED AND CAUSED DAMAGE AND A LEAK TO THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR AND HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED. WHEN FORD WAS CONTACTED THEY INSTRUCTED THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN ACCOMPLISHED AND THEY COULD NOT WARRANTY THE PART. *TR

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ODI 10678681 · 78,500 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY SCHOOL PARKING LOT AND CAUGHT FIRE HOURS AFTER PARKING IT. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

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Air BagsToo few reports for a range189,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10136160 · 189,000 mi

CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY BEHIND STEERING WHEEL FOR AIRBAG AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IS FAILING. COULD CAUSE AIRBAG TO NOT DEPLOY DURING AN ACCIDENT OR TO PREMATURELY DEPLOY UNDER REGULAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JB

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

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.

Age 0Age 1Age 2221 reports

2022: 221 complaints · 2023: 192 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
202271181221
2023123157192
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
202237501
202322501

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
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:RotorService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation ComponentsElectrical System:Wiring:Front UnderhoodVehicle Speed ControlAir BagsAir Bags:FrontalService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip—
1
ODI 970531

ABS, CONTINUE WEAR OF DISC BRAKES AND ROTORS AND VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES. TT

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2
ODI 819475

DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN HILL & STARTED TO BRAKE; VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY EXCESSIVELY. FRONT END BRAKES GO OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & PADS & ROTORS OUT OF ROUND. NOTHING SPECIFIC WAS FOUND. *AK

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ODI 972973

FRONT BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WOULD SHIMMY, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT *JB

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
ODI 970531

ABS, CONTINUE WEAR OF DISC BRAKES AND ROTORS AND VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES. TT

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components00—0000
1
ODI 975731

VEHICLES BRAKES PULLS SEVERELY IN NO PARTICULAR PATTERN.TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED BUT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. TT BRAKES CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING, DEALER HAS REBUILT FRONT CALIPER, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, REPLACED FRONT ROTORS, REPACKED FRONT BEARING. WINDSHIELD WASHER REPLACED. DOOR PANEL NOISY. VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE. *SLC

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Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood000—0000
Vehicle Speed Control0000—
1
ODI 874310

A DEFECT IN STEERING COLUMN CAUSED HORN/AIR BAG, AND CRUISE CONTROL TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

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Air Bags0000
1
ODI 874310

A DEFECT IN STEERING COLUMN CAUSED HORN/AIR BAG, AND CRUISE CONTROL TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

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Air Bags:Frontal000000—0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
ODI 819475

DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN HILL & STARTED TO BRAKE; VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY EXCESSIVELY. FRONT END BRAKES GO OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & PADS & ROTORS OUT OF ROUND. NOTHING SPECIFIC WAS FOUND. *AK

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ODI 972973

FRONT BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY WOULD SHIMMY, PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING. TT *JB

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0
1
ODI 975731

VEHICLES BRAKES PULLS SEVERELY IN NO PARTICULAR PATTERN.TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED BUT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. TT BRAKES CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING, DEALER HAS REBUILT FRONT CALIPER, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, REPLACED FRONT ROTORS, REPACKED FRONT BEARING. WINDSHIELD WASHER REPLACED. DOOR PANEL NOISY. VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE. *SLC

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

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

2 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

4 mentions · 4.4% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 805952

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED ABS BRAKE FAILURE, UPON APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLED TO EXTREME LEFT; ALSO, EXPERIENCED FRONT BRAKE LOCK UP, RESULTING IN A CRASH, NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK *SLC

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ODI 963341

BRAKE FAILURE. TT

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ODI 975731

VEHICLES BRAKES PULLS SEVERELY IN NO PARTICULAR PATTERN.TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED BUT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. TT BRAKES CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING, DEALER HAS REBUILT FRONT CALIPER, REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS, REPLACED FRONT ROTORS, REPACKED FRONT BEARING. WINDSHIELD WASHER REPLACED. DOOR PANEL NOISY. VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE. *SLC

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8011912

CLOCKSPRING ON VEHICLE FAILED AND AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. HORN WOULD INTERMITTENTLY WORK. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK THE HORN FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND WAS REPLACED. *YH

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