10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,700 miles

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problem #4

Jul 012024

Bronco Sport

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer 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 contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the contact noticed a failure with the four-wheel drive. The contact stated she heard a loud clanking noise coming from the front tires with a four-wheel drive warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and noticed smoke and noticed a small fire coming from the front of the hood. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with some water she had in her vehicle no medical was needed. The fire department or local police department was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was not diagnosed, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #3

Oct 262023

Bronco Sport

  • 1,800 miles
The contact's wife owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jumpstarted with Roadside Assistance. Additionally, the contact stated that the Auto Stop/Start feature was intermittently inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the Auto Stop/Start feature was malfunctioning due to low battery. The dealer recharged the battery; however, the failure recurred while driving the same day. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V267000 (Electrical System, Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,800.

- Adams, MA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012023

Bronco Sport

  • miles
Fuel pump loose in gas tank. Ocassional smell of fuel in cabin when starting vehicle. RPMs stick at high levels occassionally.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #1

Jul 242023

Bronco Sport

  • miles
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 inspected. The issue looks very similar or the same as that in NHTSA ID Number: 10231021. I have noticed this behavior since the first date of ownership for this vehicle which I bought new.

- Madison, WI, USA