KnownCarProblems2024 Ford Bronco Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Bronco, most often about the other or unspecified (29% of complaints). It is 4th of 6 Bronco model years by number of complaints and has 16 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2024 Ford Bronco problems
Other or unspecified
23 complaints · 29%Electrical
18 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the "steering assist fault, service required" message was displayed. The message disappeared after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The…
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. The contact stated that the failure persisted while standing on the brake pedal…
Body and structure
14 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the vehicle would unexpectedly lunge forward and hesitate, with no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that a loud, abnormal rattling noise was coming from the soft top area of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the…
Brakes
9 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "pre-collision system fault detected" message was displayed. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to…
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated, and the brake pedal needed to be depressed with more force. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft and there was no pressure on the pedal. The vehicle was taken to the…
Driver assistance
8 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: assist, blind spot detection, warnings, automatic emergency braking.
Transmission
7 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "pre-collision system fault detected" message was displayed. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to…
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. The contact stated that the failure persisted while standing on the brake pedal…
Engine
7 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the "steering assist fault, service required" message was displayed. The message disappeared after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The…
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. The contact stated that the failure persisted while standing on the brake pedal…
Suspension
7 complaints · 9%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Ford Bronco recalls
Electrical: front underhood
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 identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on july 23, 2026.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: body
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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Seats: critical fasteners
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. Fordâs number for this recall is 26s30. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning april 30, 2026.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: engine block heater
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 september 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa4. Vehicle identification
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: lock
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: lower arm
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: upper ball joint
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: valves/valve body
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: shock absorber
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: upper ball joint
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: lock
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: glass, side/rear
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Ford Bronco
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Bronco?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (23 complaints); electrical (18 complaints); body and structure (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Bronco have?
- 16 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 20, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Ford Bronco?
- It is 4th of 6 Bronco model years by number of complaints, with 80 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.