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2022 Ford Bronco Owner Complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers, shown in full

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+17 complaints in 30 days
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Filed in the last 12 monthsReports filed with NHTSA in the trailing 365 days. Recent volume reflects attention and vehicle age as much as anything else.
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Reports on file since Mar 3, 2022

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Our database holds 362 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco. Each one is a report filed by an owner or driver and published by NHTSA without most of them being verified. A complaint is not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. Narratives are shown exactly as filed.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

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EngineFuel system
Filed Aug 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while leaving the residence, the vehicle stalled on the highway. The driver was able to avoid a crash with a tractor-trailer. The check engine warning light illuminated intermittently, and a “Service Vehicle Soon” message was displayed. Additionally, there was a tool symbol displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, and the contact was informed that the part needed to perform the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); was not yet available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

NHTSA ID
11756185
Incident
Aug 11, 2026
Mileage
75,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced issues with hardtop roof panels. The hatch was cracked, and the forward removable panel had developed bubbles. The contact stated that the front driver’s side panel was chipped and detaching, and the underside of the roof was visible. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V299000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted regarding the failure, and the vehicle was repaired under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the roof panel was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 19,073.

NHTSA ID
11755438
Incident
May 21, 2024
Mileage
19,073 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11754752
Incident
Aug 4, 2026
ElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V468000 (Engine, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 70 MPH uphill, the vehicle lost drive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the main wiring harness had dislodged, sat across the exhaust, and was burned. The dealer determined that the main wiring harness needed to be replaced, which required the temporary removal of several components. The contact was provided a repair estimate and was advised that the failure was not covered under the recall and that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact obtained a rental vehicle out-of-pocket. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that partial assistance might be provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,908.

NHTSA ID
11754712
Incident
Jul 24, 2026
Mileage
60,908 mi
Electrical
Filed Aug 4, 2026

Safety Defect – Inadequate Warning and Insufficient Time to Respond to Alternator/Charging System Failure I am submitting this safety complaint regarding a dangerous condition in my 2022 Ford Bronco involving the charging system and alternator protection behavior. While driving, a warning related to the charging system/battery appeared. The message lacked sufficient clarity and urgency. The time from the warning until the 12-volt battery was fully depleted was extremely short—too brief to safely identify a location and pull completely out of traffic. Once the battery died: • The vehicle could not be placed in neutral, preventing it from being moved out of the travel lane. • There was insufficient power to operate the hazard lights. This occurred on a busy highway, leaving the vehicle disabled in traffic and creating a significant safety risk. I was fortunate it happened in daylight. Had it occurred at night without functioning hazard lights, the likelihood of a catastrophic accident would have been high. This aligns with known alternator/charging system issues on 2021-2022 Broncos addressed in Ford Technical Service Bulletin TSB 23-2238 (superseding TSB 22-2392). The combination of an unclear warning, inadequate response time, loss of neutral capability, and loss of hazard lights presents an unreasonable safety risk. I request that Ford investigate this condition, provide a permanent remedy, and improve the warning strategy so drivers receive clear, timely notice with enough opportunity to reach a safe location.

NHTSA ID
11754647
Incident
Jul 27, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Aug 3, 2026

The structural fuel line located on top of the fuel tank ruptured, causing highly pressurized fuel to actively spray directly toward the hot exhaust piping on my 2022 Ford Bronco (44,657 miles). This failure created an immediate, catastrophic, and potentially fatal fire risk to myself and others. There were no warning lamps, error messages, or prior symptoms leading up to this failure; the severe leak was only discovered after a routine, short-distance trip to and from a local grocery store. The vehicle and the failed component are currently available for inspection upon request. To date, the vehicle has only been inspected by myself and a local Ford dealership. The dealership visually confirmed the leak but improperly misdiagnosed the structural line failure as "rodent damage" without providing any supporting physical evidence. However, multiple online owner forums suggest this specific fuel line failure is a known, systemic manufacturing concern. I escalated this issue to Ford Customer Service (Case #CXH-08762672-F7N2Y7), but Ford denied the warranty claim based solely on the dealership's misdiagnosis. My documented physical evidence clearly shows a component manufacturing rupture, not outside damage.

NHTSA ID
11754458
Incident
Jul 26, 2026
Body & structure
Filed Aug 2, 2026

The hard top is cracking and letting water into the cargo area. It seems to be right outside the parameters for recall number 26S32. Talk to dealer over a month ago and have not heard back yet.

NHTSA ID
11754241
Incident
Jun 3, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 30, 2026

There is a recall on this vehicle (25S75), issued on July 8, 2025. As of the date of writing this, there is no remedy available. This is a safety issue, and the fact that it remains unresolved over a year later, is completely unacceptable. The NHTSA site says to file a complaint if the issue is not remedied in a timely manner, and this is certainly not a timely remedy.

NHTSA ID
11753797
Incident
Jul 8, 2025
Engine
Filed Jul 28, 2026

The vehicle experienced a sudden, severe mechanical engine condition resulting in a violent rough idle, loss of motive power, and a flashing Check Engine light with hard misfire codes on Cylinders 4, 5, and 6 (the entire driver-side engine bank). Additionally, the vehicle has been losing engine coolant internally with no external leaks or puddles on the ground, indicating fluid is entering the combustion chambers. These symptoms exactly mirror the mechanical pattern documented in Ford Safety Recall 24S55 (NHTSA Campaign Number 24V635) involving brittle engine intake valves fracturing. This vehicle has an August 2022 manufacture date and sits just outside the manufacturer's current restricted recall window, indicating that the defective component batch extends significantly past the reported dates. Component Availability: The engine is intact and available for federal inspection. Safety Risk: The sudden loss of engine power, hard stalling, and severe misfires while operating the vehicle creates an immediate risk of being rear-ended by traffic or stranded on a high-speed roadway without motive power. Dealer Confirmation/Inspection: These symptoms occurred recently at roughly 58,300 miles. The vehicle is currently being towed to an authorized dealership for diagnostic confirmation, relative compression testing, and cooling system pressure testing to officially verify the root cause. It has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives. Warning Symptoms: Prior to the sudden rough idle, the vehicle exhibited a low coolant level in the reservoir. There were no dashboard warning lamps or performance symptoms prior to the sudden flashing Check Engine light and immediate hard misfires.

NHTSA ID
11753201
Incident
Jul 25, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 25, 2026

It has been a year since this recall with the fuel pump and I do t feel safe driving my Bronco everytime I start the engine.

NHTSA ID
11752790
Incident
Jul 25, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 24, 2026

Nothing has happened yet, but I dont want to wreck or die waiting for them to create a fix. It has been a year since they issued the recall & they have built year after year of new ones, so either they are continuing to build Broncos with crappy fuel pumps,nor they have better ones that they aren't giving to us that have had the Bronco for years already.

NHTSA ID
11752747
Incident
Jul 24, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 24, 2026

MY FORD BRONCO STALLED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE! IT FEELS LIKE THE ENGINE IS MISFIRING AND NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL WHILE GIVING THE CAR GAS. FORD HAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE TO FIX THE FUEL PUMP ISSUE, ACCORDING TO FORD. THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME A TICKING BOMB WITH RECALL AFTER RECALL. MANY OF THE RECALLS ARE DANGEROUS AND THE VEHICLE IS AT REAL RISK OF A MAJOR MALFUNCTION OR FIRE AND ACCIDENT! I WANT REIMBURSEMENT FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR THE CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD ON THE VEHICLE. 23 RECALLS AND NUMEROUS OTHER ISSUES THAT I HAD TO HAVE FIXED OVER THE 4 YEARS SINCE I OWNED IT. TOTALLY RIDICULOUS AND QUITE FRANKLY UNBELIEVABLE COMING FROM A LARGE COMPANY LIKE FORD. I WANT REIMBURSEMENT FROM FORD OR FORD CAN BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK VEHICLE BACK. TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THIS BRONCO AT THIS POINT . I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF FORD SAYING A FIX IS NOT AVAILABLE!

NHTSA ID
11752608
Incident
Jul 23, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 23, 2026

Ford has not come up with a solution in over a year for a faulty fuel pump. Jul 08,2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25S75 NHTSA Recall Number25V455 Recall Status: Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available. I have not had mine fail or cause an incident yet, but it says to file a complaint if the manufacturer fails to provide a solution in a timely manner.

NHTSA ID
11752484
Incident
Jul 23, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11752444
Incident
Jul 15, 2025
Fuel system
Filed Jul 20, 2026

On 7/19/26, I was driving my 2022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak and attempting to turn left across oncoming traffic. When I pressed the accelerator to complete the turn, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as expected. An approaching vehicle had to decelerate abruptly and honk to avoid a collision. My Bronco is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V-455/Ford Campaign 25S75 concerning loss of fuel pressure and fuel flow caused by low-pressure fuel-pump failure. I am concerned that the hesitation was related to the recalled fuel-pump condition. There were no injuries or collision, but the loss of expected acceleration created an immediate safety risk. The recall remedy is not currently available. I am requesting that NHTSA document and evaluate this incident.

NHTSA ID
11751553
Incident
Jul 20, 2026
Filed Jul 17, 2026

Latch for the swing gate is locked in the closed position so the swing gate will not latch closed. It swings open while driving

NHTSA ID
11751197
Incident
Jun 2, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11751093
Incident
Jul 15, 2025
Body & structure
Filed Jul 11, 2026

Cracks in left rear of roof theirs a recall ones that painted but not on the matt finish one. My 2022 Ford Bronco 2 door is showing the same problems as the paint ones. And Ford Dealership said they at least a dozen or more around his dealership with the same issue. And online I have been told of 100s. Have the same thing happening to their Broncos the years 2021 to 2024 even ones sit on lots for with the same problems.

NHTSA ID
11749734
Incident
May 20, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jul 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ID
11747641
Incident
Jun 15, 2026
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 28, 2026

2022 Ford Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost VIN [XXX] has experienced recurring engine oil pressure failure causing vehicle to enter limp mode limiting speed to 25mph creating an unsafe driving condition. Diagnostic trouble codes P0524 Engine Oil Pressure Too Low and P06DD Engine Oil Pressure Control Stuck Off confirmed. Two failed warranty repair attempts at Lenoir City Ford Lenoir City TN on XXX and XXX. Dealership provided loaner vehicle both times acknowledging vehicle was unsafe to drive. Ford corporate case number XXC is open. Third repair attempt scheduled XXX.” INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11747042
Incident
Jun 16, 2026
Fuel system
Filed Jun 27, 2026

35 miles out of [XXX] on Monday, XXX our Bronco loss fuel flow in the fast lane of [XXX] and stalled while going 70mph we were surrounded by trucks also going 70mph, unexpectedly mid morning. No warning . Almost got rear ended and had to safely drift over to reach the side of the road. Very terrifying with cars going very fast behind us. We attempted to restart the Bronco and it started a few times and sputtered out. I immediately called the closest Ford dealership Gaudin and they dispatched a tow truck. The temperature was very hot and we waited for 1.5 hrs in the desert sun. The dealer provided a rental but I was not allowed to leave NV nor go more than 50 miles, they confirmed that it was a bad fuel pump. I did not receive the car back until Friday 6/19/26. This incident occurred on my first day of VC planned in [XXX]. My whole vacation was ruined, unexpected expenses, and the stress of having to drive with a defective part when it’s fixed is a problem. We have to drive back to LA and I can’t miss work. We took the vehicle to Gaupin in LA to have it serviced before this trip even an oil change on 6/11/26. They assured us that all was well, only 2 recalls showed up- rear camera and a seat adjustment bolt . Why didn’t the dealer tell us about the fuel pump and the dangers. The vin number has a listed “1 un-repaired recall - fuel pump dated 7/2025. Manufacturer #XXX, NHTSA# 25V455. No notice has come through the mail and then it states Recall incomplete in red. If it was known that the fuel pump could fail, how are owners allowed to drive around without a complete recall, and without a fix. The dealer said they are going to announce on Jun 29. Well in our case that’s a little too late. Am I supposed to drive with a defective fuel system??? They replaced the fuel pump with another new pump that will have the same issue, not a fix. On June 19 later that evening after fueling it up, a service engine light came on with exhaust system issues. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA),

NHTSA ID
11746901
Incident
Jun 15, 2026
Body & structure
Filed Jun 26, 2026

Ford has issued a recall for 2021- Jan 2022 hard tops. Mine is a June 2022 with the same issues but not listed in the recall. This has been a known issue for the life span of the Bronco.

NHTSA ID
11746745
Incident
Mar 11, 2026
Engine
Filed Jun 16, 2026

While driving on an interstate it was determined that the engine walls over compressed and blew out the sides of the motor of my 2022 Ford Bronco. The Bronco has 67,000 miles on it which shows a clear manufacturer defect. It is available to be inspected as well to confirm. My wife’s and unborn child’s safety was put at risk by losing acceleration and losing control of the vehicle briefly as it began to shake from the engine misfiring. This easily could have caused a serious wreck had more traffic been present at the time. The dealership has not been able to confirm this on other cars. The engine has been inspected by a Ford Dealership. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the failure and only appeared shortly after the engine over-compressed and began to shake.

NHTSA ID
11744590
Incident
Jun 11, 2026
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 16, 2026

The Incident: While operating the vehicle under high load, the driver received an explicit "Service Engine Soon" powertrain malfunction alert stating: "The powertrain control module lost communication with the vehicle active grill shutter module for a period of time." Immediately following this warning, the engine experienced a severe loss of power, followed by loud metallic banging from the engine bay. The vehicle stalled completely and lost all motive power, creating an imminent highway safety hazard.The Physical Damage: Subsequent mechanical teardown by the dealership revealed terminal block destruction, including deep vertical cylinder wall scoring, heavy unburnt liquid gasoline residue in the engine oil pan, and a blown head gasket.Relationship to Active Safety Defect: This catastrophic engine failure mirrors the progressive failure profile of NHTSA Campaign 25V455 / Ford Safety Recall 25S75 (Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure). In this EcoBoost architecture, the Active Grill Shutter (AGS) module shares critical voltage paths, grounding blocks, and wiring looms with the engine management and fuel delivery systems. The sudden network communication loss is diagnostic proof of a severe voltage drop or electrical short caused by the high-friction fuel pump degradation detailed in Recall 25S75. This circuit failure instantly starved the engine of fuel under turbo boost, inducing an extreme lean-out condition. The resulting pre-ignition forces violently shattered the internal piston rings (the loud banging), which then gouged the cylinder walls, wiped out compression, fouled the crankcase with fuel residue, and blew the head gasket.Request for Action: Ford's current VIN parameters for Recall 25S75 have not yet captured my specific vehicle despite it matching the exact production window, component setup, and catastrophic failure sequence. I am requesting that the NHTSA log this case as definitive evidence of consequential engine destruction originating from the 25V455 fue

NHTSA ID
11744471
Incident
Jun 7, 2026
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 16, 2026

While operating the vehicle under load, the vehicle suffered a sudden and severe loss of engine performance, followed immediately by loud metallic banging from the engine bay. The vehicle lost all power and was immediately disabled (LIMP MODE), presenting an imminent highway safety hazard.The Physical Damage: Subsequent mechanical teardown revealed deep vertical cylinder wall scoring, heavy raw fuel residue in the engine oil pan, and a blown head gasket. Relationship to Active Safety Defect: This catastrophic block failure perfectly mirrors the progressive failure profile of NHTSA Campaign 25V455 / Ford Safety Recall 25S75 (Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure). Internal component degradation in the fuel tank delivery module dropped fuel pressure to the engine. Under turbo boost, this starvation induced an extreme, instantaneous lean-out condition. The resulting low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) exploded and shattered the internal piston rings (the metallic banging), leading to mechanical wall gouging, unburnt fuel wash into the lower crankcase, and a secondary blown head gasket. Request for Action: Ford's current VIN parameters for Recall 25S75 have not yet captured my specific vehicle despite it matching the exact production window, component setup, and catastrophic failure sequence. I am requesting that the NHTSA log this case as clear evidence of consequential engine destruction originating from the 25V455 pump defect, and evaluate whether Ford's recall scope must be expanded to protect other consumers from highway engine failures.

NHTSA ID
11744448
Incident
Jun 7, 2026

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