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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 8 recalls, 17 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 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 4 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport are spread thinly across several systems, with no single issue dominating at high volume. Steering, seat belts, and service brakes each account for two complaints, the most reported named systems. Brake-related reports describe squealing during low-speed maneuvers, with at least one owner told by a dealer that the noise is normal behavior. A small number of reports mention cruise control behavior, specifically an unintended speed increase after setting a target speed. Individual reports describe a fuel leak following a road-surface impact and an airbag non-deployment during a collision, though neither appears across multiple complaints. At this complaint volume, it's difficult to identify a clear recurring pattern beyond the brake noise reports.
17
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has 8 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from an engine block heater that can overheat while the vehicle is parked and plugged in, affecting models equipped with the 1.5L or 2.0L engine.
On the drivetrain side, two separate issues can cause an unexpected loss of drive power: a cylinder head defect that lets oil leak out, and an exhaust gas recirculation valve that can fail without warning. A third concern involves the front lower control arm ball joints, which may be incorrectly installed and can detach from the front wheel knuckle, causing a sudden loss of steering and vehicle control.
The passenger seat sensor that determines whether the front passenger is an adult or child can misread the seat, causing the airbag system to suppress the airbag when it should deploy in a crash. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is captured across two separate filings. The instrument panel cluster can also fail to illuminate at startup or while driving, leaving the driver without a speedometer or warning lights.
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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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 front passenger seat sensor may fail to detect an occupant, causing the airbag system to disable the passenger-front airbag even when someone is seated.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the front passenger seat occupant classification sensor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sensor that detects whether an adult or child sits in the front passenger seat may fail, preventing the airbag system from responding correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust gas recirculation valve may fail, causing unexpected loss of engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Ford will replace or repair the exhaust gas recirculation valve. Remedy details will be provided in an upcoming letter.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may fail to work when you start your vehicle, leaving you without dashboard display.
What the fix does
A software update will be installed on your instrument cluster at no cost through a dealer or automatically over-the-air.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cylinder head may have been made incorrectly, causing ball plugs to fail and leak oil.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can overheat when the vehicle is parked with the heater plugged in.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if needed. Alternatively, 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
The instrument panel cluster may fail to light up when you start the vehicle or while driving, leaving gauges and warnings invisible.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace your instrument panel cluster at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
