The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical is the largest identified problem area: 19 of 85 complaints (22%) mention it. 24 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.
Complaints filed fell from 233 in 2023 to 85 in 2024.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 85
- Recall campaigns
- 16
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,100–$4,150
- Combined MPG
- 15–20
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–4,150 | 3,100–4,150 | 3,100–4,150 | 3,100–4,150 | 3,100–4,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–20 | 15–20 | 15–20 | 15–20 | 15–20 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–20 / 16–21 | 15–20 / 16–21 | 15–20 / 16–21 | 15–19 / 16–22 | 15–19 / 16–22 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 437–577 | 439–577 | 438–577 | 453–577 | 452–577 | |
| Complaints filed | 389 | 233 | 85 | 57 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 23 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 9 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Bronco have?
16 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Ford Bronco get?
EPA rates it 15–20 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Ford Bronco?
EPA estimates $3,100–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (12)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 7-spd | 4 | 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 438 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S10) | 4 | 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 7-spd | 4 | 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 526 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 7-spd | 4 | 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S10) | 4 | 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 7-spd | 4 | 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S10) | 4 | 2.3L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 19 mpg | 21 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 452 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 495 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.0L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg (low) | 16 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 577 g/mi (high) |
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| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 2.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 522 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (16)
ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
- Consequence
- A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
- Consequence
- Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S90.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- Consequence
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
- Consequence
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
- Consequence
- A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-189.
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BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- Consequence
- Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
- Consequence
- A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
- Consequence
- A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
- Consequence
- Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Bronco owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Bronco Heritage owner letters were mailed June 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S10.