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At a glance
What can fail
The front lower control arm ball joints may have been installed or repaired incorrectly at the factory, which could allow the control arm to separate from the front wheel knuckle.
This page covers 10 recalls, 75 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport cluster most heavily around the electrical system and powertrain. On the electrical side, owners describe sudden stalls, battery failures, and vehicles shutting down unexpectedly, in some cases while driving in traffic. Powertrain complaints follow a similar pattern, with owners reporting rough engagement when shifting into Drive, shuddering, and clicking noises during operation. The fuel and propulsion system draws the third-largest share of complaints, with multiple owners describing a strong gasoline smell inside and outside the vehicle, in some cases accompanied by a service warning light. A smaller number of owners mention rear-end rattling noises and uneven tire wear on the rear axle. Coolant system issues also surface in a handful of reports, with owners describing the coolant warning light triggering before the engine stalls.
75
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has 10 recalls, the most serious being a battery monitoring failure where the powertrain and body control modules can fail to detect a low 12-volt battery, causing the engine to stall or lose drive power while moving.
This battery monitoring issue has been the subject of multiple repair attempts that did not fully resolve the problem, so some vehicles may require a third round of service. On the fuel side, vehicles with the 1.5L engine have a fuel injector that can crack and leak fuel near hot engine components, raising the risk of an engine compartment fire. The engine block heater can also crack and leak coolant, creating a short circuit fire risk when the heater is plugged in. On the chassis side, the front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed at the factory, allowing the control arm to separate from the wheel knuckle and cause a sudden loss of steering control. Two lower-severity issues round out the list: the front windshield wiper motor can fail and leave the driver with no wipers in wet conditions, and the rearview camera can display a blank image when reversing.
At a glance
What can fail
The front lower control arm ball joints may have been installed or repaired incorrectly at the factory, which could allow the control arm to separate from the front wheel knuckle.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The powertrain control module and body control module may fail to detect changes in the 12V battery charge level, causing the engine to stall, fail to restart after a start-stop event, and disable hazard lights.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the software in the powertrain control module and body control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When plugged in, the leaked coolant may cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the block heater at no cost, or install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A fuel injector in the 1.5L engine may crack and leak fuel into the engine compartment.
What the fix does
Dealers will update engine control software and replace the fuel rail assembly and fuel injector.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body and powertrain control modules may not properly detect changes in your 12-volt battery's charge level.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and powertrain control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The repair from a previous Ford recall may not have been completed correctly. The engine control and body control computers may fail to detect battery charge changes, potentially causing the engine to stall, fail to restart after auto-stop, or disable hazard lights.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the engine and body control computer software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body and powertrain control modules may not properly detect changes in the 12-volt battery's charge level.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software in both the body control module and powertrain control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front windshield wiper motor may stop working, causing the wipers to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body and powertrain control modules may not properly detect changes in your 12-volt battery's charge level.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and powertrain control module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
