2024 Ford Bronco Powertrain (other) Problems

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

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

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

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle would unexpectedly lunge forward and hesitate, with no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a loud, abnormal rattling noise was coming from the soft top area of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, it was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission software needed to be reprogrammed. The dealer also stated that the soft top failure is a known issue with the vehicle. The vehicle was reprogrammed, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

NHTSA ID

11735534

Incident

May 4, 2026

Mileage

13,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop, the Engine Auto Start-Stop system failed to engage, and the engine revved significantly, causing the vehicle to move forward unintendedly. The contact stated that the failure persisted while standing on the brake pedal, requiring the contact to shift to neutral(N) or to park(P) to stop the engine. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle nearly moved into oncoming traffic on the first occasion and the vehicle nearly crashed into the rear of another vehicle on the second occasion. The failure also required the contact to steer the vehicle away from another vehicle or to shut off the engine to avoid a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure might be related to a low battery. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

NHTSA ID

11690543

Incident

Sep 30, 2025

Mileage

6,000 mi

While vehicle was on a boat ramp the vehicle”s gear shift was put into the park position. The vehicle’s park gear failed to engage and it continued to roll backwards. Additional attempts to then put the vehicle into drive also failed to respond. My brand new 2024 Ford Bronco that only had just over 2300 miles on it, continued to roll backwards until it was completely submerged underwater. The vehicle had to be pulled out of the water by another truck!!! With my wife and children watching I was fortunate enough to escape without drowning!!!!

NHTSA ID

11670299

Incident

Jun 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Pre-Collision System Fault Detected" message was displayed. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Powertrain Fault Detected - Reduced Power”, “Service Engine Soon" and "Brake Fault Detected" messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake actuator. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 5,000.

NHTSA ID

11658139

Incident

Apr 8, 2025

Mileage

5,000 mi

The left front driveshaft is a problem. Had a 2022 Ford Bronco and Ford did a RAV Lemon law. Bought a 2024 and now the same problem is happening again. Same issues and 800 miles on a new Bronco. Also on m 2022 had the hard top replaced 5 times and the axle 2 times. And the top now shows cracks with 800 miles as well. Thought Ford would figure it out. Bronco is a great vehicle, just horrible parts. The main thing is the driveshaft I feel be a HUGE safety ISSUE!!! I hope Ford corporate looks here and gets feedback. By the way, happens after 20 or so minutes of driving, gets warm and it sounds like birds chirping and squeaking.

NHTSA ID

11623302

Incident

Nov 2, 2024

I was driving down the road and the front end of the car started to shake. The power to the car then went out. The message on the dash said to put it in park and restart so I did. I was able to get it started, and put it in drive and then it shook again and the power went out. The message on my Ford App said that there were two issues with the transmission. One was a transmission shift solenoid not responding and the other message was that the transmission clutch did not apply within the time as expected resulting in delayed or hard shifts into another gear. Each time the gear was shifted after start up the entire truck went dead again.

NHTSA ID

11582872

Incident

Apr 12, 2024