NHTSA (USA)
The official notice
This page covers 22 recalls, 32 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Ford Bronco.
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.
For the 2025 Ford Bronco, the complaint set is small, 32 reports total, and the patterns are thin. The most-reported category involves vehicle speed control, with a handful of owners describing warning lights and system alerts appearing unexpectedly. A cluster of electrical system complaints includes one owner reporting a cascade of dashboard warnings, brake system alerts, stability control messages, and pre-collision assist going offline simultaneously, accompanied by a brake pedal that became hard and unresponsive, requiring the electronic parking brake to stop the vehicle. The back-over prevention system accounts for three complaints, though the specifics across those reports are limited. A single report mentions early clutch and cylinder failure before 1,000 miles, and another describes suspension components detaching while driving. With only 32 complaints filed, no single system has generated enough volume to point to a clear recurring fault.
32
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Ford Bronco has 21 recalls, the most serious being multiple front suspension failures where upper and lower control arm fasteners may be loose or missing, allowing a control arm to detach and cause a sudden loss of steering control.
Several recalls cluster around drivetrain and transmission concerns. The automatic transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear to fail or the vehicle to roll forward unexpectedly when shifted into reverse or neutral. A separate issue affects the joint between the transmission and transfer case, where prior repairs may have left components misaligned, leading to wear that can cause a loss of drive power or an unexpected rollaway. Two engine-related recalls cover vehicles where the engine itself may fail and cut drive power without warning, and where the exhaust gas recirculation valve can fail and also cause a sudden loss of power.
On the brake side, the electronic brake booster module can malfunction while driving or while driver assistance features are active, reducing the power assist that shortens stopping distances. The windshield on certain vehicles may not be properly bonded and can separate in a crash. Front seat frames also appear in two recalls: bolts securing the seat to the body or to the height-adjustment pivot may be loose or missing, meaning the seat may not hold an occupant in place during a crash.
The passenger-side frontal airbag has a vent flap that may not open during a crash, causing the bag to inflate with more force than intended and raising the risk of injury. On four-door models, the left rear child safety lock can fail to prevent the door from being opened from inside.
The official notice
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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 →
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Safety Risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.
At a glance
What can fail
The fender flares may not be securely attached and can detach from the vehicle while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fender flares and repair or replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine may fail, causing loss of driving power in certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the engine long block at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that adjusts front seat height may come loose or fall out, potentially causing the seat frame to shift or collapse unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat height-adjust pivot links and bolts, replacing them 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 connection between the transmission and transfer case may be misaligned from a previous repair, causing the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines to wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission-to-transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module may overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the APIM software, or the update will be delivered over the air, at no cost.
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 electronic brake booster module may malfunction during driving or when using advanced driver assistance features, causing the power brake assist to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent the instrument panel cluster from displaying when you start the vehicle, leaving you unable to see the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights, and other important information.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the instrument panel cluster software.
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 windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, which could cause it to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and replace the windshield at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Electronic Brake Booster module may malfunction during driving or when using Advanced Driver Assistance System features, causing loss of power brake assist.
What the fix does
The Electronic Brake Booster module software will be updated over-the-air or at a dealer at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side air vent flap may block the air bag from deploying properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On 4-door models, the left-rear door can be opened from inside even when the child safety lock is on.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership to inspect and replace the left-rear door latch if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear door can open from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is turned on.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear door latch if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger-front airbag's vent flap may fail to open during a crash, causing the airbag to deploy with excessive force.
What the fix does
Replace the passenger-front airbag module at a Ford dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the driver's seat frame to the vehicle body may be loose or missing, which could cause the seat to shift or move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat bolts and tighten or replace them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front lower control arm fasteners may not be properly tightened, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners. Loose or missing fasteners will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener securing the front upper control arm ball joint may be missing or improperly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the ball joint fastener and tighten or replace it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nut securing the front upper control arm ball joint may be missing or loose, which could allow the control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the ball joint fastener tightness. If loose or missing, they will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, causing reverse gear to fail or the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly when in reverse or neutral.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nut securing the front upper control arm ball joint may not have been installed or tightened properly, which could allow the front upper control arm to separate from the knuckle assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will check that the ball joint fastener is tight. If loose or missing, they will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
