FORD BRONCO 2025

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
28
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

4 Complaints 28 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

28 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V488000 SAFETY RECALL
312.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25S77
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V397000 SAFETY RECALL
27.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25S64
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V396000 SAFETY RECALL
2.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters stating the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C27.
Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25C27
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V308000 SAFETY RECALL
3 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 9, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25S48
Notice Date: Jun 3, 2025
Recall Date: May 9, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V311000 SAFETY RECALL
46 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 9, 2025
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25C16
Notice Date: May 23, 2025
Recall Date: May 9, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V310000 SAFETY RECALL
4.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 9, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25S45
Notice Date: May 23, 2025
Recall Date: May 9, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V260000 SAFETY RECALL
2 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25S40
Notice Date: May 15, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 25V164000 SAFETY RECALL
269 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 25S19
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2025
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V770000 SAFETY RECALL
2.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 24S64
Notice Date: Nov 20, 2024
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2024

Consumer Complaints

4 Complaints
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11673148 Other
Jul 13, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Vehicle was parked in driveway and put into park. After getting out of vehicle and walking into house we noticed the car started to roll forward and by the time we could react the car was picking up speed and rolled into a tree at the end of our driveway. A few days prior while driving 40 mph near our house the car inadvertently went into neutral without notice and without switching the gear shifter and we had to put the shifter back into drive while moving.

Corrective Action:

Vehicle was parked in driveway and put into park. After getting out of vehicle and walking into house we noticed the car started to roll forward and by the time we could react the car was picking up speed and rolled into a tree at the end of our driveway. A few days prior while driving 40 mph near our house the car inadvertently went into neutral without notice and without switching the gear shifter and we had to put the shifter back into drive while moving.

Additional Notes:

Vehicle was parked in driveway and put into park. After getting out of vehicle and walking into house we noticed the car started to roll forward and by the time we could react the car was picking up speed and rolled into a tree at the end of our driveway. A few days prior while driving 40 mph near our house the car inadvertently went into neutral without notice and without switching the gear shifter and we had to put the shifter back into drive while moving.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11673148
Notice Date: Jul 13, 2025
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11666494 Other
Jun 12, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Child safety locks on back left door do not lock allowing back seat passengers to open door freely and endangering everyone in vehicle.

Corrective Action:

Child safety locks on back left door do not lock allowing back seat passengers to open door freely and endangering everyone in vehicle.

Additional Notes:

Child safety locks on back left door do not lock allowing back seat passengers to open door freely and endangering everyone in vehicle.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11666494
Notice Date: Jun 12, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11666498 Other
Jun 12, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

ABS light going off when parked in reverse on an inclined hill with the left side of vehicle on a higher level than right. Pre collision showing as unavailable as well as Service AdvancTrac and Park brake Limited function Service Required all displayed on odometer screen.

Corrective Action:

ABS light going off when parked in reverse on an inclined hill with the left side of vehicle on a higher level than right. Pre collision showing as unavailable as well as Service AdvancTrac and Park brake Limited function Service Required all displayed on odometer screen.

Additional Notes:

ABS light going off when parked in reverse on an inclined hill with the left side of vehicle on a higher level than right. Pre collision showing as unavailable as well as Service AdvancTrac and Park brake Limited function Service Required all displayed on odometer screen.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11666498
Notice Date: Jun 12, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11655457 Other
Apr 18, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

When starting my commute to work and when returning home, the instrument panel and gauges display would not turn on. After power/engine restart and open/close driver door, I drove off and about 10 minutes into drive the instrument panel and gauges display started working. On the way to work I pulled over and took a photo. On the way home I sat in parking lot at work and videoed trying to get display to work. Vehicle security system was installed the day *after* the display failure, 04/18/2025.

Corrective Action:

When starting my commute to work and when returning home, the instrument panel and gauges display would not turn on. After power/engine restart and open/close driver door, I drove off and about 10 minutes into drive the instrument panel and gauges display started working. On the way to work I pulled over and took a photo. On the way home I sat in parking lot at work and videoed trying to get display to work. Vehicle security system was installed the day *after* the display failure, 04/18/2025.

Additional Notes:

When starting my commute to work and when returning home, the instrument panel and gauges display would not turn on. After power/engine restart and open/close driver door, I drove off and about 10 minutes into drive the instrument panel and gauges display started working. On the way to work I pulled over and took a photo. On the way home I sat in parking lot at work and videoed trying to get display to work. Vehicle security system was installed the day *after* the display failure, 04/18/2025.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11655457
Notice Date: Apr 18, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2025

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