2023 Ford Bronco Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco. Part of Generation 6 — 2021–present.

20222024
Complaints
240
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
50

Worst 2023 Ford Bronco Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#189 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:1,550 mi
#221 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:14,831 mi
Crash-related:2
#319 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:20,900 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Ford Bronco.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
VISIBILITY/WIPER891,550 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21214,831 mi
POWER TRAIN1920,900 mi
ENGINE176,550 mi
SERVICE BRAKES14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1431
SUSPENSION1113,421 mi
SEAT BELTS7
STRUCTURE:BODY6
BACK OVER PREVENTION4
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING42
STRUCTURE420,000 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
STEERING3
AIR BAGS2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD2150 mi
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR2112 mi
WHEELS21
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER150,200 mi
EQUIPMENT1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
PARKING BRAKE133,990 mi
TIRES115,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1

Recalls for 2023 Ford Bronco

50 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~13,786,531 vehicles.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

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.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

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.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

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.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

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.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

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.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

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.

25V721000SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
~163,256 affected

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.

25V685000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
~59,006 affected

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.

25V685000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
~59,006 affected

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.

25V455000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
~850,318 affected

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.

+ 40 more recalls

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