What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2024 Ford Bronco

Typical pattern

10.8% of complaints about the 2024 Ford Bronco came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2024 vehicle — around the middle of the 178 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.7 yr in service. The most-reported system is other (21 complaints), typically at 1.8 yr.

Complaints
111
Median age at failure
1.7 yr
Median mileage
6,000 n=19
Crash / fire / tow
17.1% of reports
Safety recalls
10 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Other
21 reports
1.8 yr
4.8%
Electrical system
18 reports · 9,929 mi
1.4 yr
16.7%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V308000 2025-05-09 Do not drive
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

26V468000 2026-07-20
Engine

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

26V403000 2026-06-24
Structure:body

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

26V268000 2026-04-28
Seats:critical fasteners

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

26V236000 2026-04-14
Power train:automatic transmission

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.

Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

26V124000 2026-03-03
Back over prevention:software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

25V685000 2025-10-10
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

25V597000 2025-09-11
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

25V303000 2025-05-09
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

25V310000 2025-05-09
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Other mileage not reported 6 mo in service
The display screen freezes up disabling all functions.Including back up camera,A/C, and radio.
Other mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
I have the following problems. 1. The lane keep sometimes jerks the wheel out of my hand while going around a corner. One time it made me drive off in a ditch. 2. The windows get stuck and won't completely role up. My car sometimes smells like plastic is burning 3. When i have the heat just on my feat it blows out of the defrost and not on my feet. I don't have defrost on just feet only
Other mileage not reported 1.6 yr in service
When making right turn, after completing turn the indicator automatically activates for a left turn. I have had this occur 10 times since purchasing vehicle last month.
Electrical system mileage not reported 1.3 yr in service
I have the following problems. 1. The lane keep sometimes jerks the wheel out of my hand while going around a corner. One time it made me drive off in a ditch. 2. The windows get stuck and won't completely role up. My car sometimes smells like plastic is burning 3. When i have the heat just on my feat it blows out of the defrost and not on my feet. I don't have defrost on just feet only

Other Bronco model years

2024202320222021

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