2024 Ford Bronco

On October 15, 2026 I was driving my 2024 Ford Bronco Raptor home on I-285 near [location]. The vehicle stalled completely and would not hold speed at any speed from 35 to 78 mph. While exiting the ramp it stalled and I was nearly rear-ended. The trip normally takes up to two hours and took about three. The day before, about 150 miles from home, the vehicle was skipping, stalling and making an unusual noise, and passengers said the transmission was slipping. The same problem began at about 20,000 miles. The dealer repaired the transmission in July 2026 at 24,075 miles. It returned within about 500 miles. The dealer could not duplicate it in September 2026. In October 2026 the dealer confirmed the problem and replaced the torque converter. The odometer read 26,423 miles on October 29, 2026. There was no crash or injury, but this was a near collision at highway speed. Ford case numbers: CXH-08566342-K5D9F1 and CXH-09640578-G1Z5H1.

NHTSA ID

11774910

Incident

Oct 15, 2026

My hardtop has been replaced once and the replacement is now cracking.

NHTSA ID

11774635

Incident

Oct 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. While walking around the vehicle, the contact discovered that the roof had delaminated and was cracked in several places, allowing rainwater to enter the vehicle. There was no impact to the roof to cause the cracks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer photographed the damages to submit a claim to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 45,500.

NHTSA ID

11774373

Incident

Oct 21, 2026

Mileage

45,500 mi

I have a 2024 ford bronco 2.3 with a manual transmission 13256 miles .This Saturday we left early in the morning to go to flagstaff. We got on the freeway about to 60 and go in to 6th gear pushed clutch in and it stuck to the floor tryed pull it up and did come back up had a horrible smell and than stop moving could not put in gear and coated off the freeway shut car off let it sit for 5 minutes and started back up put in first gear did not move called road side and was told I could get it towed to the dealership and if it covered under warranty they reimburse me for the tow . I said so your leaving us stranded on the freeway with a car thet should be towed in under worenty this is not safe . 1.5 hours later the tow guy came and was towed to the [XXX] ford which I had [XXX] as my service writer she asked if maby we left the emergency brake on because of the smell than said there is an open recall that need repaired well I like to get the [XXX] to move forward or revers told her the clutch pedal went to the floor and did not come back up and in my experience the hydraulic system in the clutch went out and may have wiped out the clutch I let her know we have 3 cars at home thet are all manual transmission all v8 fro 5000 miles to 105 and never have I had a clutch problem but she had to get the well this is a were and tair idem and you may have to pay for the repair this is the problem shit product and you say it’s bumpers to bumper but they want to charg you any way they can my advice stop bying fords I know this will be are last one ever what a horrible experance and not a peace of mind at all also like all their adversaries say built solid like a rock them should say if you hit a rock your worinty is void INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11772303

Incident

Oct 17, 2026

I am the homeowner and the mother of the vehicle owner, [XXX]. I am submitting this statement about a fire involving her parked Ford Bronco in my garage. I was the only person home when I discovered the fire. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on XXX, I had just gotten out of my backyard pool when I heard a loud thump that seemed to come from around the garage. After entering the house, I heard another loud sound. When I opened the door between the house and garage, smoke came into the house. I called [XXX]. [XXX] texted me at 8:34 pm as she received a text notification that her tire pressure was low and asked me to check. I went outside through the front door to the driveway and opened the garage door. Black smoke came out. While speaking with [XXX], I obtained a garden hose and returned to the garage, where I saw active flames coming from the rear-left area of the Bronco. I used the hose on the visible flames. Firefighters arrived approximately five minutes later and took over. By then, I had extinguished most of the flames I could see. There were no injuries. The Bronco had last been driven on Saturday night, XXX. [XXX] flew to [XXX] on Sunday, XXX, and returned home Thursday morning, XXX No one used the Bronco during those days. It remained parked in the garage and was not running when I discovered the fire. Smoke entered the house, and there was damage affecting the garage and its electrical system. The full extent of the property damage is still being assessed. The vehicle was moved out of the garage after the fire. Mercury subsequently arranged towing to [XXX] for investigation. The investigator’s last verbal comment to us was that he thought it was the rear taillight. I understand this to be a preliminary opinion, not a final determination. As of XXX, I have not received a written investigative report and do not know what cause the investigator or insurers will ultimately report. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11772133

Incident

Oct 14, 2026

My 2024 Ford Bronco repeatedly loses power without warning while driving, including on highways, suddenly slowing to approximately 32 mph. It also fails to accelerate from traffic lights, leaving me stranded in traffic. Dashboard warnings include Powertrain Malfunction, Service AdvanceTrac, Check 4x4, and Pre-Collision Assist Unavailable. On September 30, 2026, at 9:43 PM, the vehicle lost power on the road, nearly causing a rear-end collision. I have videos documenting six incidents between September 30 and October 15, 2026. This dangerous problem has continued since May 2025. Briarwood Ford has attempted repairs seven times, including replacing the accelerator pedal twice and replacing or repairing the engine wiring harness. The vehicle has been out of service for over 60 days, yet the problem continues. Ford diagnostic data from October 15–16 identified codes P2138, U0401, U0403, and U0418. I no longer trust this vehicle to transport my family to chemotherapy appointments or allow my children to drive it. Sudden power loss in traffic creates a serious risk of injury or death. I request an immediate NHTSA safety investigation into this recurring, unresolved defect.

NHTSA ID

11771764

Incident

Sep 30, 2026

Front Differential Mount Frame Bracket Cracked Or Broken. See Ford TSB 25-2613 for detail. The Frame Bracket on my vehicle was making a loud clink/clunk sound. The broken bracket was verified by the Ford Dealer on my vehicle and is awaiting a repair. If this failure had occurred during highway speed the left front drive axel would have been placed in a bind and steering could have been lost. A roll over accident could have occurred as a result. Note: I did own a 2022 model of the same type that developed the same sound, Ford dealer verified the sound but did not find the source. The TSB 25-2613 had not been released at that time 9/2025. The 2022 was traded in and has now been resold to an unknown person who possibly has the same Frame Bracket issue.

NHTSA ID

11771086

Incident

Sep 9, 2026

The component in question is the MIC Hardtop roof of my 2024 Bronco Raptor. It would seem that there is a current delamination on the roof, similarly to what was recalled on the 21-22 models, for the process and equipment parameter showing clear issues to the current bubbling, cracks and separation from the underlaying layer of the roof. It can be shown through cracks, "snake skinning" and clear integrity of the roof with the material dissolving that the roof is degradation. In regards to safety, you can hear the popping and cracking from the inside of the cabin in the vehicle while going any excess of 20mph. The issue in the past with these MIC hardtop roofs that in a worst case scenario, parts of the roof could detach while the vehicle is moving and potentially create a road hazard and increasing crash risk. Upon bringing this issue to Stamford Ford of Connecticut and All American Ford of Paramus of New Jersey, they both notified me that Ford has rejected my claim, even under the current vehicles bumper to bumper factor warranty. Rationale of the rejection being it is to be believed on their end this is contributed to elemental, environmental or chemical causes. In turn, I explained to them if they were to do a simple Google search on official Bronco forums, you will see hundreds if not thousands of people with the same issue where the integrity of the roofs , like Ford MIC roofs in the past, are mysteriously deteriorating where the inside layer is separating to the top. Ford Motor Company claims that they have been provided photographs which I have never been provided to nor have any evidence that they were provided photographic evidence of my roof.

NHTSA ID

11769846

Incident

Sep 9, 2026

Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a hard top may exhibit water leaking between the back glass and hard top. This may be due to dirt and/or debris build up between/on the liftgate window glass seal and/or back glass. To correct this condition, use an approved cleaner according to the Owner's Manual to clean the back glass and/or hard top rear cap seal and check for water leaks again. If water leaks are still present, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-18B for normal diagnostics and repair as necessary outside of this article. For claiming, use causal part 78205G61 and labor operation MT55301SSM up to 0.5 hours.

Special Field Action 26L03 Certain 2013-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Pump Reimbursement

This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions.

Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated red brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0049:01 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be due to pin fitment at the brake fluid level sensor connector. To resolve this concern, replace the brake fluid reservoir and replace the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector C1052 with service pigtail wiring kit 3U2Z-14S411-BXAB. For claiming, use causal part 2L210 and labor operations 2140A and 2219D45WR.

Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 Engine > Removal and Installation > Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool (ESST) guide pin alignment tool (303-1790) that is used to align the engine front cover to the engine block, preventing the O-ring seal on the engine oil galley feed tube from getting damaged during installation.

This article supersedes TSB 25-2575 to update the Parts list to add the applicable body wiring harnesses and underbody shield bolts. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a "Sta-bar Disconnect Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with any of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the chassis control module (CHCM): C103A, C1A99, C1B03, C1B07, C1B14 and/or B1A67. This may be due to water intrusion in the stabilizer bar wiring harness connector.