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Ford · Compact SUV

2024 Ford Bronco

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
12 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
22 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls6 critical 16
Complaints4 crash · 4 fire · 1 injured reported 82
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 20 mpg
202620252024202320222021

The 2024 Ford Bronco is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Bronco 4WD, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for this model year, 6 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 82 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Ford Bronco — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Ford Bronco · Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo202120$3,350
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo202120$3,350
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo192120$3,350
Bronco Black Diamond 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo181818$3,700
Bronco Black Diamond 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo181818$3,700
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo181718$3,700
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo161817$3,950
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo171717$3,950
Bronco Black Diamond 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo161817$3,950
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo161817$3,950
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo171717$3,950
Bronco Raptor 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.0L 6-cyl turbo151615$4,450

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47644, 47645, 47651, 47648, 47653, 47650, 47646, 47652, 47647, 47649.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Bronco 4WD, Bronco Black Diamond 4WD, Bronco Sasquatch 4WD5 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Bronco 4WD, Bronco Sasquatch 4WD6 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Bronco Badlands 4WD, Bronco Black Diamond 4WD, Bronco Raptor 4WD6 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III ULEV50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Bronco Badlands 4WD, Bronco Sasquatch 4WD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors2
GVWR classClass 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement2.7 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Transmission

Drivetrain4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Automatic emergency braking, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, Parking assist, Pedestrian automatic emergency braking, Rear cross-traffic alert

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Badlands, Big Bend, Black Diamond, Heritage). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length165.0–180.7 in
Width (body, without mirrors)79.5–85.8 in
Height72.0–77.6 in
Wheelbase100.4–116.1 in
Track, front66.9–73.2 in
Track, rear66.9–73.6 in
Curb weight4,288–5,732 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear54/46 to 57/43

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 5 configurations: 2-door 2.3L SUV, 2-door 2.7L SUV, 4-door 2.3L SUV, 4-door 2.7L SUV, Raptor 4-door SUV. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (16)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Engine

26S55
565,691 vehicles 18% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix 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 Id
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V468000 reported Jul 20, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Structure

26S47
36,046 vehicles 14% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle. Risk A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V403000 reported Jun 24, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

26S30
179,698 vehicles 34% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V268000 reported Apr 28, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

26S26
4,922 vehicles 33% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V236000 reported Apr 14, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

26S09
849,310 vehicles 86% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V124000 reported Mar 3, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Equipment

25SA4
59,006 vehicles
Problem 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. Risk An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Fix 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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFInterim owner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V685000 reported Oct 10, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

25S90
9 vehicles 56% reported repaired built Nov 19, 2024 – Dec 20, 2024
Problem 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V597000 reported Sep 11, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

24S15
2,002 vehicles 70% reported repaired built Jan 19, 2024 – Jan 25, 2024
Problem 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. Risk A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V303000 reported May 9, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

25S48
Do not drive 3 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Nov 14, 2024 – Jan 22, 2025
Problem 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. Risk A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V308000 reported May 9, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

25S45
4,497 vehicles 82% reported repaired built Sep 6, 2024 – Jan 15, 2025
Problem 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. Risk A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V310000 reported May 9, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Back Over Prevention

25S49
1,076,138 vehicles 90% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V315000 reported May 9, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

25S19
269 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Nov 27, 2024 – Feb 4, 2025
Problem 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. Risk Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V164000 reported Mar 14, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

25S01
149,449 vehicles 64% reported repaired built Sep 23, 2020 – Jul 23, 2024
Problem 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. Risk An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V025000 reported Jan 17, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

24S64
2,416 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Jun 1, 2024 – Sep 5, 2024
Problem 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. Risk A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFChronology PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V770000 reported Oct 16, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

24S15
9,847 vehicles 84% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V189000 reported Mar 8, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

24S10
7,875 vehicles 70% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V142000 reported Feb 23, 2024 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Bronco

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2024 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
82complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

5.9 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 139,676 Bronco built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2024: 11 · 2025: 34 · 2026: 37

Most-cited components

Unspecified 23
Electrical System 19
Structure 15
Service Brakes 9
Power Train 8
Engine 7

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving and coming to a stop, the Engine Auto Start-Stop system failed to engage, and the engine revved significantly, causing the vehicle to move forward unintendedly.
Electrical System at 6,000 miles Sep 30, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11690543
Removable top cracks allowing moisture to get into effected panels fostering an environment for black mold growth
Structure Jul 5, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11671355
While vehicle was on a boat ramp the vehicle”s gear shift was put into the park position. The vehicle’s park gear failed to engage and it continued to roll backwards. Additional attempts to then put the vehicle into drive also failed to respond.
Power Train Jun 30, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11670299
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V025000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted.
Suspension Jun 30, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11670160
Headlights unable to produce enough heat to melt snow when driving in minor/major snow storms, causes the headlights to be very dull or apear to be not functioning
Exterior Lighting Apr 1, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11652001
When towing the vehicle in neutral tow mode, while using a suplimental braking system in the bronco, the brakes changed from a not active "vacuum " state, to and Active "powered" state, causing the brakes to lock up on the bronco. This has happened on multiple occasions. Very dangerous and damaging
Service Brakes Feb 16, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11643060

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Ford itself: 4 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 5 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 2.9 per 100,000 built. Every Bronco model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2DR SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆26%
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆26%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 136
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-14
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 117 service bulletins, 10 over-the-air updates, 8 others

Most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Structure, Power Train, Engine.

  • TSB 26-2442 Service bulletin
    2026-10-14 · Electrical System
  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions.
  • SSM 55240 Service bulletin
    2026-10-12 · Service Brakes
  • Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated red brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0049:01 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module. This may be due to pin fitment at the brake fluid level sensor connector. To resolve this concern, replace the brake fluid reservoir and replace the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector C1052 with service pigta
  • SSM 55228 Service bulletin
    2026-10-08 · Unknown Or Other
  • Some 2020-2026 Aviator/Explorer/F-150/Bronco/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L (non-diesel) engine may need the front engine cover removed and reinstalled for various reasons. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01 Engine > Removal and Installation > Engine Front Cover service procedure has been updated to include a new essential special service tool (ESST) guide pin alignment tool (
  • TSB 26-2380 Service bulletin
    2026-09-24 · Unknown Or Other
  • This article supersedes TSB 25-2575 to update the Parts list to add the applicable body wiring harnesses and underbody shield bolts. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a "Sta-bar Disconnect Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with any of the following diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the chassis control module (CHCM): C103A, C1A99, C1
  • ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Over-the-air update
    2026-09-09 · Electrical System
  • Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements
  • SSM 55118 Service bulletin
    2026-08-25 · Electrical System
  • Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024-2025 Nautilus built on or before 16-Feb-2025 * 2025 Explorer/Aviator built on or before 01-Feb-2025 may exhibit all of the following symptoms: - "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
  • SSM 55100 Service bulletin
    2026-08-22 · Seats
  • For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W715386-S424 if the clip is still partially attached. It is not necessary to replace the seat cover if only the J-clip is separating from the cov
  • SSM 55073 Service bulletin
    2026-08-10 · Power Train
  • Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may require the removal and installation of the transfer case for various reasons. Installation requires Loctite® 243 adhesive applied to the mounting bolt threads in the transmission. Make sure that the mating faces are clean and dry. Tightening the mounting bolts also requires an updated two-stage tightening sequence. Workshop Manual (WSM), Sections 307-07C/D and 3

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
C0049
C0049 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Service Brakes · Brake pads →3 bulletins
P0071
P0071 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
P0072
P0072 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
P0073
P0073 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 bulletins
B1087
B1087 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
B118CManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Lane Departure2 bulletins
B118DManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Lane Departure2 bulletins
B1A67
B1A67 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
C103A
C103A on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
C1A99
C1A99 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
C1B03
C1B03 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins
C1B07
C1B07 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 Ford Bronco failed the emissions check on 0.58% of first inspections — lower than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.30% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%).

New York inspections 0.58%

failed emissions

4,374 initial inspections of 4,294 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2024 BroncoEvery 2024 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check0.58%1.5%3,638
Failed the safety inspection0.30%0.74%4,374
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.11%0.17%4,374
Miles driven a year6,9089,424odometer at inspection
Average odometer15,93321,104odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2024 vehicle” is every 2024 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Bronco by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 F 9 11 20 mpg2025 F 19 56 Do not drive2024 this page F 16 82 Do not drive2023 F 18 230 Do not drive2022 F 23 383 20 mpg2021 F 20 230 21 mpg

Common questions about the 2024 Bronco

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2024 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 16 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Bronco, 6 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V468000, covering Engine. 2 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: December 2026. 2 campaigns are phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. There is an active do not drive advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2024 Ford Bronco?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2024 Ford Bronco yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (22/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Ford Bronco?

Across the 12 EPA-rated configurations of the 2024 Ford Bronco, the best EPA combined figure is 20 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2024 Ford Bronco?

Transport Canada measured it at 165.0–180.7 in long, 79.5–85.8 in wide (body, without mirrors), 72.0–77.6 in tall, on a 100.4–116.1 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,288–5,732 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2024 Ford Bronco?

Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Bronco, most often about unspecified, electrical system, structure. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2024 Ford Bronco?

The EPA smog rating for the 2024 Ford Bronco runs 5 to 6 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV50, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2024 Ford Bronco?

The manufacturer has filed 136 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Bronco, most often covering unknown or other, electrical system, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-10-14. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2024 Ford Bronco do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 Ford Bronco failed the emissions check on 0.58% of first inspections — lower than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.30% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations12 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates12 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls16NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints82NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins136NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA8 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 Bronco The Bronco model year with the cleanest record on file — grade F, 9 recalls.Recalls Every Ford recall on file All campaigns filed against Ford vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Bronco by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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