Worst 2021 Ford Bronco Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Suspension Failures
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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 Problems | 67 | 1 | — | 7,565 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 22 | — | — | 39,108 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 15 | 2 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 14 | — | — | 18,822 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 8 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 1 | — | 55,100 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 12,500 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 34,545 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 600 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Parking Assist:Sensors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator:Integrated Starter(Other Than Propulsion) | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Ford Bronco
17 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,707,837 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 2021-2022 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 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825. 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 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
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