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Ford · Compact SUV

2025 Ford Bronco

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
20 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls6 critical 19
Complaints5 crash · 2 fire · 2 injured · 1 died reported 56
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 20 mpg
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The 2025 Ford Bronco is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Bronco 4WD, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for this model year, 6 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 56 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

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueSeatsCargo (2nd row)Wheels
BaseGas4WD—275 hp315 lb-ft4118.1 cu-ft16 in
Big BendGas4WD—275 hp315 lb-ft5139.2 cu-ft17 in
Outer BanksGas4WD—275 hp315 lb-ft5139.2 cu-ft18 in
BadlandsGas4WD—275 hp315 lb-ft5139.2 cu-ft17 in
Stroppe EditionGas4WD—315 hp410 lb-ft4118.1 cu-ft17 in
RaptorGas4WD—418 hp440 lb-ft5139.2 cu-ft17 in
Heritage EditionGas4WD—275 hp315 lb-ft5139.2 cu-ft17 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo182220$3,350
Bronco Outer Banks 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo192120$3,350
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo182119$3,550
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo171818$3,700
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo171818$3,700
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171918$3,700
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171918$3,700
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171918$3,700
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171817$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: 49053, 48958, 49055, 49054, 49058, 49056, 49146, 49147, 49148, 48957.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Bronco 4WD, Bronco Badlands 4WD6 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Bronco 4WD, Bronco Outer Banks 4WD5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Bronco 4WD6 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Bronco 4WD, Bronco Raptor 4WD5 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III ULEV50All 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.

New-vehicle warranty

Source: manufacturer press kits, make-level
Basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi Powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi Roadside 5 yr

As stated in Ford's press kits for the 2025–2026 model years (8 kits); this model year's own kit states no warranty terms, so the make's are shown. Confirm the term for this car with the dealer.

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Recalls (19)

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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Engine And Engine Cooling

26S35
1,536 vehicles
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. Risk A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFInterim owner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V343000 reported May 27, 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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Engine And Engine Cooling

26S10
47,804 vehicles 39% reported repaired built Dec 10, 2024 – Nov 24, 2025
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power. Risk An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V122000 reported Mar 3, 2026 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25SD4
679 vehicles 46% reported repaired built Jan 22, 2025 – Oct 28, 2025
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist. Risk An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V823000 reported Dec 1, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

25SC3
229,609 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup. Risk An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash. Fix The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V788000 reported Nov 14, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Visibility

25C52
9 vehicles 56% reported repaired built Jun 9, 2025 – Jun 11, 2025
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting." Risk In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V683000 reported Oct 10, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S77
312,120 vehicles 93% reported repaired built May 31, 2024 – Jun 17, 2025
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist. Risk An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V488000 reported Jul 25, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

25C27
2,272 vehicles 91% reported repaired built Apr 26, 2025 – May 12, 2025
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C27.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V396000 reported Jun 13, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

25S64
27,768 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Jan 21, 2025 – Apr 29, 2025
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside 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 and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S64.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V397000 reported Jun 13, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

25C16
46 vehicles 57% reported repaired built Feb 20, 2025 – Feb 21, 2025
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems." Risk A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners 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 25C16.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V311000 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 →
!critical

Suspension

25S40
Do not drive 2 vehicles 100% reported repaired built Jan 22, 2025 – Mar 2, 2025
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut 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 Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. 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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V260000 reported Apr 18, 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

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 →

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 2025 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
56complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 2 injuries · 1 deaths reported

4.2 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 132,336 Bronco built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2025: 15 · 2026: 41

Most-cited components

Electrical System 18
Engine 10
Unspecified 9
Forward Collision Avoidance 8
Service Brakes 7
Power Train 5

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 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle depressing the brake pedal, heard a clunking noise and on for second the vehicle attempts to move while in park. The contact mention he could hear clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. A dealer was contacted.
Power Train at 2,200 miles May 18, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11738527
Sunday April 19 2026, in a drive thru while stopped, the following alerts popped up with their corresponding dash lights: Check Brake System Park Brake limited service function Pre-collision assist not available Service Advance Track Brake pedal lost vacuum / pressure and became hard.
Service Brakes Apr 21, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11732854
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact was made aware by the Turo App that the VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Back Over Prevention Apr 3, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11729064
This vehicle had an open safety recall at the time the dealership sold it to me. The recall existed before the sale and the dealership knew or should have known about it. The dealer submitted loan paperwork and accepted funding but never delivered the vehicle to me. I was not informed of the open recall before signing.
Electrical System Mar 27, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11727443
On oct. 26, 2025, I was in a bad car accident. I was coming home and came to a stop on Spring Street. In Marion. MA before entering Rte 6 . I looked both ways and the rte was clear.
Air Bags Mar 19, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11725648
The contact owned a 2025 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, another driver pulled closer to the vehicle and honked to get the contact's attention. The contact stated that upon rolling down the window, the contact noticed flames coming from the front driver's side wheel well. There was no warning light illuminated.
Engine at 13,500 miles Mar 17, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11725055

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: 7 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 1 killed, 7 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 5.3 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
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆26%
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆26%

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

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 104
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-14
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 83 service bulletins, 12 over-the-air updates, 8 others

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

  • TSB 26-2442 Service bulletin
    2026-10-14 · Unknown Or Other
  • 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 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 · Electrical System
  • 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
  • TCU-26.2.12.2.2 Mach E, F Over-the-air update
    2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other
  • Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail
  • 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 55079 Service bulletin
    2026-08-13 · Electrical System
  • Some 2025-2026 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 7 speaker audio system (minor feature code IDBAL) may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) B128A:01, B128A:11, B128A:12, B128A:13, B1288:11, B1288:12 and/or B1238:17 stored in the audio front control module (ACM) with no customer facing symptoms related to those DTCs. Clear the DTCs and if the DTCs return with no customer facing symptoms, this condi

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
B1238Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
B1288Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
B128AManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
U0418
U0418 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins
P0071
P0071 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train3 bulletins
P0072
P0072 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train3 bulletins
P0073
P0073 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train3 bulletins
P04DB
P04DB on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train3 bulletins
U3012
U3012 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other3 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

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 2025 Ford Bronco failed the safety inspection on 0.18% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected.

New York inspections 0.18%

failed the safety inspection

2,203 initial inspections of 2,185 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2025 BroncoEvery 2025 vehicleBehind it
Failed the safety inspection0.18%0.36%2,203
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.23%0.16%2,203
Miles driven a year6,9048,354odometer at inspection
Average odometer9,90212,194odometer at inspection

New York does not emissions-test model years this new, so the safety inspection is the record here. 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 2025 vehicle” is every 2025 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 this page F 19 56 Do not drive2024 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 2025 Bronco

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2025 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 19 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Bronco, 6 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V468000, covering Engine. 1 of them was 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: November 2026. 1 campaign is 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 2025 Ford Bronco?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2025 Ford Bronco yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (20/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Ford Bronco?

Across the 10 EPA-rated configurations of the 2025 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 do owners complain about on the 2025 Ford Bronco?

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford Bronco, most often about electrical system, engine, unspecified. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 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 2025 Ford Bronco?

The EPA smog rating for the 2025 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 SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Ford Bronco?

The manufacturer has filed 104 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford Bronco, most often covering unknown or other, electrical system, power train. 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 2025 Ford Bronco do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Ford Bronco failed the safety inspection on 0.18% of first inspections — lower than the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected. 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 & configurations10 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates7 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls19NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints56NHTSA 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 bulletins104NHTSA 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 NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment7 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

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.Lineup Every 2025 model on file, by price Each 2025 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.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. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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