10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
451 miles

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problem #23

Jun 062023

Bronco Sport

  • miles
After 2 years, I have still been unable to get an appointment with any Ford dealership to repair the 3 issues that have warranted recalls of my vehicle, my car is almost 3 years old and only has 18,000 miles on it because I do not feel safe driving it due to it not have the necessary repairs. I find it alarming that I can get in for an oil change or any other maintenance issue but not for a safety issue.

- Lakewood, WA, USA

problem #22

Mar 242023

Bronco Sport

  • miles
Brakes make loud noise went in reverse took the vehicle to dealer for service they replace some bushings but still is making the noise.

- Pennsauken, NJ, USA

problem #21

Feb 092023

Bronco Sport

  • miles
The vehicle was acting weird and not providing power in the way that I would expect it when accelerating. If the vehicle cannot accelerate, I am at risk because I may be merging into traffic and a car could hit me. I tried calling the dealer but they don't have a solution to the problem yet. It is a safety recall but they don't have a way to fix it. There's also a lawsuit that I'm not related to but about this same issue. So I'm concerned this is going to take a long time to be solved. The screen inside the car malfunctioned and turned off but I'm not 100% sure if that's related. Below is the recall that I am referring to Manufacturer Recall Number22S73 NHTSA Recall Number22V859 I'm just hoping to be able to drive a safe car and I'm concerned that this is a danger to me and my passengers and I'm not sure what I can do about it because even the dealership doesn't have a solution.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #20

Aug 282021

Bronco Sport

  • miles
Charging System The vehicle safety systems and monitoring systems shut down due to battery charging system failures. Problem confirmed by Ford engineers. And Ford service where the vehicle is still sitting. Vehicle has been at dealership 90% since 8/2022. They and Ford engineers do not know what-??s wrong or why it will not keep a charge. Battery replaced, alternator and more but it still is unsafe to drive. Have too many warnings to count. And we have taken it to dealer for repair but nothing fixes it. And even the Ford engineers do not understand why it fails.

- Lindale, TX, USA

problem #19

Nov 012022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
My car has around 13,000 miles and my heat started to not work. I took it to the ford dealer shop and it has been at the mechanic for over 1 month. They are replacing the water coolant. I read in forums that several people have had issues with the water coolant as well. I am unsure when the car will be ready

- New York, NY, USA

problem #18

Dec 112022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
Driving the vehicle between on a highway and, repeatedly, the control panel would completely shut down with the warning that the battery was running low on power. It doesn-??t make sense since the vehicle is less than two years old.

- Laredo , TX, USA

problem #17

Oct 082022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
I was waiting to turn at a red light when the engine shut down and I lost all power including all lights and locking mechanisms. I was unable to get it off the road because it was locked in gear. It had to be towed and dropped off at the dealer. It is still there at this time.

- Kaufman, TX, USA

problem #16

Aug 202022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
Makes a loud moaning sound when reversing after vehicle has sat for a few hours. Brake pads are fine, does not happen when braking while going forward. Only braking while going in reverse.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #15

Sep 062022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power

- Deland , FL, USA

problem #14

Aug 102022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
After I turned on the car, unbeknownst to me, the Ford Bronco stayed revved up and it did not slow down. I then switched from park to reverse and the Bronco went so fast (>4000rpm) that I ended up hitting the tree so hard that the tree was uprooted. The car was not driveable and it had to be towed. This is under progressive insurance claim: 22-3913700. The insurance company would not check the "inside" of the car (etc...transmission, electrical, etc...) as they say this is prior to the accident. I have called the Ford dealership for assistance several times to report this and for them to take a look at the inside of the car, but they have not returned my messages.

- Hillsborough, NC, USA

problem #13

Jul 172022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
My 2021 Bronco Sport has a stress crack in the windshield and it is very concerning because on the Facebook forum, I am seeing tons of Bronco Sport owners having the same issue. Some owners are on their 2nd to 4th windshield. Ford is not taking responsibility for this issue and is having owners submit to their auto insurance. I-??m very concerned for the safety and integrity of the windshields that are being put in these vehicles. I-??m getting mine replaced but how can I trust that it won-??t happen again. I-??m very scared that it will shatter while driving.

- Saint Johns, MI, USA

problem #12

Jul 162022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
Ford says off road Bronco bull I haul mail in the counrty so gravel roads the sheilds under break all the time and it breaks the E vap canister so I have to replace it on my own they will not cover it not under warnnety about a $1000 everytime it happens all the time. And I can not afford it. They need to do something about these cheep plasct sheilds cause I'am not going to keep replaceing them

- Glendive, MT, USA

problem #11

May 112022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
The windshield is weak, I have 3 cracks and multiple divets within 6 months of purchase.

- Campbell, TX, USA

problem #10

Dec 032021

Bronco Sport

  • miles
When I drive in reverse at any speed, there is a very loud noise. When I got my last oil change I told the repair tech at my Ford Dealer and he said he didn-??t hear it. I took it home and now it is worse, and extremely loud.

- Plant City, FL, USA

problem #9

Nov 192021

Bronco Sport

  • miles
EVERY morning when reversing out of my driveway my brakes make a very loud noise. It's been going on for several months and is only getting worse. I've taken it up to the dealership and they cannot find the problem.

- Willis, TX, USA

problem #8

Jan 262022

Bronco Sport

  • miles
Unknown. When backing up there is a howling sound while applying the brakes. The cause maybe the brake linings or rotors.

- Omaha , NE, USA

problem #7

Dec 062021

Bronco Sport

  • miles
The car wouldn't stop even after normally hitting the brakes. It continued to slide almost hit another car. The brakes make squeaking noise when in reverse mode

- Chickamauga, GA, USA

problem #6

Nov 272021

Bronco Sport 3-cyl

  • 100 miles
The car stalls out and stops accelerating while on the road, putting me in danger. At first, it displayed service and check engine lights, and the Ford Service Dept said it was a faulty transmission sensor. They replaced it, and now no service and check engine lights appear, but the car continues to have problems accelerating or changing gears. It is driving very loud as well and struggling to drive at high speeds. Consumer stated auto-shutoff at lights is also not working consistently and continues to stay shutoff even after letting go of the brakes. This hasn't ever happened before.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #5

Sep 052021

Bronco Sport

  • miles
When turning on the car and getting it into drive, the car does not move as it seems to be stuck in neutral. Once the gear catches, the car does drive. This happens at stop lights, in traffic, red lights, and any time my car has to stop. This occurs with the engine on or off. This car also was bought on 8/17 straight off the truck for the dealership.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 052021

Bronco Sport

  • miles
When driving my 2021 Bronco and going into a right turn the vechicle gets loose. Sort of scary when it does it. Like im going to lose the vechicle. The steering wheel gets real loose and its a concern right now. I thought you all can look in T O this and see what is causing it.

- Cottageville, WV, USA

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