Body & structureElectricalEngine
Filed Sep 25, 2026
My 2022 Bronco Sport suffered a physical underhood engine fire due to Recall 25S76 / Campaign 25V467. Ford Corporate is refusing to provide a loaner vehicle or alternative transportation, leaving me stranded while the vehicle sits unrepairable at a Ford dealership awaiting a final hardware remedy that does not yet exist. We have also been denied the Ford Buy Back program even though we COULDNT and were BLOCKED to set a maintenance appointment for said recall to attempt to prevent this from happening because they do not have a permanent fix. The dealership and Progressive insurance want to replace all burnt parts with the same defective recalled parts which should be illegal and is unsafe. We just want the means to get our family into a safe vehicle.
- NHTSA ID
- 11766911
- Incident
- Sep 9, 2026
Body & structureSteeringSuspension
Filed Sep 3, 2026
When turning any direction or hitting speeds of 75 mph +, vehicle makes loud noise and starts shaking. Took it to an independent mechanic and ran a diagnostic, they said the rear differential is going out which isn't normal for vehicles with this mileage and said it was a manufacturer defect. When I took the vehicle to a Ford dealership, the tech laughed and said there's a one month wait for parts and 15 other Broncos in front of me dealing with the same issue.
- NHTSA ID
- 11761898
- Incident
- Sep 3, 2026
Body & structureFuel systemSuspension
Filed Mar 16, 2026
Fuel system 1. I don't know what failed because the dealership didn't do anything to repair it. It is available for inspection upon request 2. Intensely strong fuel odor at the front of the car, inside and out. Strong exhaust odor at the back of the car. It is not safe to operate a car if it smells like fuel. 3. Dealership had it for 3 weeks and said there is nothing wrong. Now they are ignoring me. I am taking it to an independent mechanic. 4. Ford said they inspected it but they didn;t because there's all kinds of issues with this car. 5. No warnings. Suspension 1. It literally howls when braking in reverse. Spring popping sound when turning corners. 2. When fuel odor or suspension is an issue, it is always a safety issue. 3. Dealership said it is normal. It is not. 4. See above. 5. No warnings Body 1. From fender flare was packed full of rocks and debris. The dealership said they won't do anything despite the little box with their check mark next to "trim". Worst dealership ever. 2. If rocks can get packed in there they can also come out, in any direction and any speed.
- NHTSA ID
- 11724824
- Incident
- Mar 16, 2026
Body & structure
Filed Nov 10, 2025
The firewall on the passenger side was not sealed correctly causing water to enter behind the glove box affecting the blower motor and causing water to enter the vehicle. Causing mold under the carpet. The leak was confirmed at the Ford dealership
- NHTSA ID
- 11698649
- Incident
- Nov 7, 2025
Body & structure
Filed Aug 14, 2025
The hood latch and cabling mechanism continues to be a problem for Bronco Sport owners. I have dealt with the cabling detaching from the housing unit four times. This causes safety concerns because the hood cannot be opened when this issue presents. Many owners have this issue.
- NHTSA ID
- 11680623
- Incident
- Aug 14, 2025
Body & structure
Filed Jan 24, 2025
The rear hatch on the Bronco Sport will intermittently open up if towing a trailer and traversing a driveway apron. The pressure from the trailer hitch is causing the rear hatch door latch to spring open. It’s also happened infrequently without the trailer attached.
- NHTSA ID
- 11638177
- Incident
- Jan 7, 2025
Body & structure
Filed Jul 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact became aware that the vertical railing structure had detached from the roof. The contact stated that a paddle board attached to the vertical railing had fallen from the roof. No injuries were caused by the failure. The local Police removed the paddle board from the intersection. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11603444
- Incident
- Jul 19, 2024
- Mileage
- 20,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed May 23, 2023
I was driving on the interstate and heard a very loud noise. The glass moon completely shattered without warning. Pieces of the shattered glass were falling off the vehicle and inside. The temperature that day was warm and a storm was coming in. The barometer pressure was changing as the storm was approaching.
- NHTSA ID
- 11523543
- Incident
- May 16, 2023
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.