I originally submitted a claim in November before I received the diagnostic report back on my trasmission, so this is the updated information. On November 1, 2024, I was driving to work and my transmission failed. I service my car very regularly at the same Ford dealership and they know how much I drive, so I always listen their recommendations for matienance. I did take my to a transmission specialist to rebuild my transmission as well as diagnose the mode of failure for my transmission. When I asked him whether it was wear and tear or something else, he told me he did not believe that it was wear and tear and that it was due to something internally coming off and overtime hitting my transmission gears and overtime it was starting to hit some of the lower gears and by that time my transmission failed. This is a somewhat newer car. I have spend almost $5000 just to rebuild my tranmission on a two year old car. There is no way for me to be able to anticipate this happening, it sounds like a manufacter defect to have something come off internally. The only way to diagnose it as well is to take apart the transmission which alone costs hundreds of dollars. I did reach out to the service shop to get a written statement of what happened from the techinican. If there is anything else I need to support my case, please let me know.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

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.

- Marietta, GA, USA

Turbo blew because of emissions systems and I never got alerts tht there was a problem but ford could see all the notifications

- Sugarcreek, OH, USA

Exhaust smell inside cabin, louder than normal exhaust

- Goodrich, MI, USA

What is the problem? Battery failure after receiving recall 25V019 notice. I was informed in February 2024 that my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport was affected by a battery recall, but that the remedy was not yet available. The battery subsequently failed in April, requiring a paid replacement out of pocket ($313.99). I have attempted to get reimbursement from both the Ford dealership and Ford corporate. Each party continues to deny responsibility and refers me back to the other. Why is this a safety concern? Battery failure left me stranded, requiring a tow. Had I been driving under different conditions (e.g., rural roads or at night), this could have created serious safety risks. The lack of resolution from Ford raises concern about their accountability regarding known defects. What action do you want NHTSA to take? I would like NHTSA to investigate Ford-??s failure to reimburse for a known recall issue and hold them accountable for not honoring the recall protection as outlined in federal safety standards.

- Augusta, GA, USA

Since the BRAND NEW PURCHASE after ordering our 2022 Bronco Sport, as you REVERSE, BACK UP, it makes a LOUD METAL to METAL rubbing noise to be heard 50 to 100 YARDS away. Anytime especially mornings & mid-day it is so LOUD. Ford dealers are tired of me coming in complaining about the NOISE as they tell me FORD IS AWARE! FORD IS AWARE! They tell me Please stop asking about this 3 YEAR OLD problem as of August 2022 FORD is AWARE and knows about it but every time I look into this LOUD NOISE PROBLEM I am getting a run around! This sound is starting to worry us as it's NOT BRAKES as FORD DEALERSHIPS has checked our BRONCO SPORT Brakes and tell us YES IT'S LOUD but we don't know what the 2022 BRONCO SPORT issue is. ARE WE SAFE" Three years now we have dealt with this issue. Wiekert Ford in Lake Wales Florida and AutoNation Ford in St. Petersburg Florida both tell us we don't know. Wiekert Ford keeps saying we are Not aware of this PROBLEM & AutoNation Ford just SHOWS me the FORD DISCLAIMER that FORD is aware of BUT NOTHING is being done about this LOUD noise? Please help me out, NHTSA are we safe? Is FORD doing anything about these 2022 BRONCO SPORT vehicles" Please advise! Thank you

- Citrus Springs, FL, USA

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.

- West Brookfield, MA, USA

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 highway. This has happened while crossing busy streets putting the lives of our family at RISK MULTIPLE times. Ford refuses to pay for rental vehicles while our vehicle has been in repair for this issue and also while the vehicle is in an unsafe condition to drive. This also causes undo hardship for our family as we are not able to pay for a rental vehicle for extended amounts of time while our vehicle is in an unsafe state. I am highly concerned that Ford is trying to "wash their hands" of this vehicle and avoid true remedy the overwhelming evidence of problems of these vehicles. I have included the previous invoices for the recall repairs that caused this. I have not yet received the invoice for the repair being done currently as of 4/17/2025.There are additional safety issues we've encountered with the "safety features" of the vehicle that i will be submitting separately.

- Dresden, TN, USA

Car makes a grinding noise when backing up. When car was in for servoce back in June was told parts are in back order. No contact at all from dealer. Today car was in for servise - dealer is aware of the issue - they stated Ford has not issued. revall yet for this issue. This is the 4th issue with this vechile since I purchased it new in December of 2022

- Tavares , FL, USA

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

- Raeford, NC, USA

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

- Milford, NJ, USA

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 times since then. They said they would fly a Ford Engineer out to -??fix-?? it over a month ago but have not done so. It-??s terrifying when it goes in to limp mode because I can-??t GO. I just pray I don-??t get slammed in to every time it throws these codes and puts me in limp mode. The most recent occurrence was just today!

- Cedar City, UT, USA

Exhaust is coming into the cabin through the air vent a/c intake. This is unhealthy, and poses a health risk. Ford has yet to acknowledge the problem. I-??ve been to the dealer once and they said it was fixed, but the fumes remain unchanged. I have heard that other owners are having the same issue.

- Sammamish, WA, USA

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.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

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 phone with Ford letting them know I do not feel safe in the vehicle and they advised to file a report here.

- Alachua, FL, USA

I was driving and my trunk just opened up. Now it-??s stuck in the open position and won-??t shut.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

Battery low voltage. I saw NBC spot on recall. I paid for my battery because it was same issue. I work for government & travel at midnight through farms. It-??s dark. Could not risk stall out. Parsons Ford - has details. Include mine in please. Pay back Parsons - me for credit on any future needs or a check back to me or them. It was over $300 part & labor. [XXX] [XXX]. Prefer email. I don-??t answer phone from unknown numbers. Thanks. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

Brakes squeal when backing up.

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

Exhaust fumes fill cabin when car is slowed or stopped. I've had it to dealer once, but hasn't been fixed.

- Tehachapi, CA, USA

My moonroof exploded unexpectedly. I was traveling on a 4-lane highway, approximately 60mph. No other cars nearby, no overpasses, no pedestrians anywhere along. Suddenly, it sounded like a shotgun went off inside the vehicle. I pulled over to inspect the vehicle and discovered that the moonroof had broken around the entire perimeter of the glass. I took photos of the moonroof, then removed the broken glass enough to be able to drive directly to the dealership. They have inspected the vehicle, but are refusing to cover the issue under warranty. The vehicle is available for inspection. My safety, and the safety of others, was put at risk because: - the sound of the explosion could have caused me to wreck or to wreck into others - the glass from the moonroof could have fallen on me or other passengers in the vehicle - the glass from the moonroof could have flown off the vehicle and struck another vehicle or passers-by. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure.

- Conover, NC, USA