Worst 2021 Ford Bronco Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford Bronco.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 67 | 1 | — | 7,565 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | — | 1 | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 22 | — | — | 39,108 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 2 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 14 | — | — | 18,822 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 10 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 10 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 8 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 1 | — | 55,100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 12,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 34,545 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 1 | — | 21,518 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 5,846 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION) | 1 | — | 1 | 28,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Ford Bronco
73 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~15,292,123 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
+ 63 more recalls
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