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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2021 Ford Bronco miscellaneous problems

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2021 Ford Bronco Owner Comments

problem #14

Dec 262023

Bronco

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I was towing the vehicle with my Class A RV. It was a total loss nothing could be inspected. I was in hour number 6 of our long drive to Key West. I looked out of my left side mirror and noticed smoke coming from behind my RV. I immediately pulled off the interstate onto the shoulder. I moved behind my RV and noticed the vehicle was on fire. Within in seconds the fire engulfed the whole vehicle. I had seconds to unhook it from my RV. It took me three tries to unhook because of the smoke. I eventually got it unhooked and went back to the front of the RV and pulled forward out of harms way.

- Milledgeville, GA, USA

problem #13

Jul 052023

Bronco

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These vehicles have a warning to keep hands on wheels and when on straights it goes off when hands are on the wheel and is annoying you have to rock the wheel back amd forth causing the vehicle to swerve alot of people are saying they have to do the same thing on forums.

- Arnegard, ND, USA

problem #12

Mar 202023

Bronco

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In late March 2023, the touchscreen on my Bronco went dead, along with the USB ports in the console below. With the dead screen, I have no back up camera, which is a huge safety concern. Also, all other features managed by the touch screen are gone (no radio, no navigation, no hands free phone usage, etc.). I have been to the dealer twice, and they said we just have to wait for Ford engineers to send a patch to the SYNC system, because they think it has interfered with the APIM module. This may or may not be related to the open recall 22c27, because that is not the same issue as mine. But Ford just is telling me to wait for that recall to be completed, but for four months and counting they have not provided a patch for the 8-inch screen model that I have. I have been given no other options except potential buy back of the vehicle.

- Isle Of Palms, SC, USA

problem #11

May 312023

Bronco

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

NHTSA is showing that there is an open recall on this vehicle. I have spoken to FORD Corporate and also taken the vehicle to 2 different dealers who have all communicated the same thing: There is no recall, nor has there ever been a recall for this vehicle. I have asked the dealer to report this to NHTSA and they said that they cannot due to there is no recall to report and they've never reported a recall. I have called Ford twice, NHTSA twice and gone to 2 dealers. No one at NHTSA has been willing to help get the information corrected. I have asked if someone can simply verify the information with FORD online OR if we can place a 3 way call with FORD-the response I'm getting is "NO" but I'm stuck in the middle of FORD and NHTSA and no one seems to even be willing to help me at either place. If I have paperwork from FORD insisting there has never been a recall and you can clearly pull the records online that there is no recall I need NHTSA to update their records. This is costing me $ as I purchased this vehicle to TURO and cannot do so until you update your records to match FORD showing that there is no recall.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #10

Apr 012023

Bronco

  • miles
Sync 4 system has a critical issue that Ford has not fixed and is a known issue in many sync 4 systems. This causes the system to reboot at random times and reload. This includes being black and not working for many minutes so the rear camera and cross traffic do not function at all. This is a safety issue as with most SUVs the rear is a huge blind spot. Ford has not been able to update my system with a recall issued for safety concerning a different issue and the rear view camera. Ford will not replace the unit until they have sent out an update that is unknown release date. I have spoke to Ford reps and two dealerships and all refuse to fix the radio to allow for normal function.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #9

Sep 142022

Bronco

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Ford has a recall for rearview camera issues. They say my VIN# is not included yet I have the same problem After backing up in 4-Low has ended, the back camera stays on when moving forward. The recall notice that I am not suposed to need is 22C27. I have experienced this in the off roading in Colorado. To reset the camera, I have to move to a safe spot, shut off the engine, and restart. the camera resets to normal until I back up in low gear again. Talked to someone at the Ford custome service was told over and over again I was not included. Asked about reporting my problem and they would not. So giving you the info..;.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

problem #8

Jan 152022

Bronco

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Loud grinding noise coming from transmission at 800 miles

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #7

Apr 082022

Bronco

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2021 Ford Bronco. Consumer writes in regards to known defect with valves that causes catastrophic engine failure. The consumer stated the manufaucturer had not made any effort to acknowledge the failure. The consumer believed the engine should be recalled as many other vehicles share same the defect.

- Crestwood, KY, USA

problem #6

Apr 082022

Bronco

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2021 Ford Bronco. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated the manufaucturer had not made any effort to acknowledge the 2.7 litre eco boost engine failure. The consumer believed the engine should be recalled as many others share the defect.

- Hamilton, CD, USA

problem #5

Dec 242021

Bronco

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My 2.7L V6 engine dropped a valve, it was inspected and determined by the dealer. This happened after a 1 hour freeway trip on Christmas Eve. Luckily, the incident was in my driveway after shutting off the engine. If it would have happened minutes before we would have had complete power failure at 65mph. The problem was determined to be a defect and was replaced under warranty by the dealer. Unknown whether Ford has done a post mortem inspection. No warning whatsoever prior to failure. It happened on shut down so no indication of an issue until attempting to restart 2 days later.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

problem #4

Feb 142022

Bronco

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was driving my son to school, maybe 30 mph when all of a sudden I heard some clicking noises from the engine. The power dropped and I was barely able to pull over to the side of the busy road out of harms way. Engine dead. Only warning lights I got were a forward sensor failure and then a message telling me to pull over put it in park and restart. I tried but I was not able to restart, the starter fired but didn't seem to engage with anything. Got towed to the dealer. Dealer confirmed a dropped valve and engine failure. Awaiting a replacement engine.

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #3

Feb 082022

Bronco

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The soft top is ripping and shredding apart, causing unbearable and distracting road noise. The middle bar inside, where the fabric connects, is unable to withstand normal daily operation and is ripping at 6,5000 miles on the odometer.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #2

Dec 152021

Bronco

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Rear glass lift gate exploded. Wind advisory was in effect but no surrounding cars were disturbed. The vehicle was parked and fully secure.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #1

Oct 122021

Bronco

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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.

- Marana, AZ, USA

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