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2021 Ford Bronco Sport Brakes Problems

Complaints
127about this part
Share
18%of 712 total for the year
Median mileage
9,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 127 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 18% of the 712 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“this has happened twice to me. First time, I was driving around a roundabout - and the engine kicked off and there were a lot of alerts across the screen. I was safely able to coast off the road and onto the side where I sat for a little bit trying to restart it. After pushing the start button several times - it started back up and I was on my way. Most recently, last week - I was driving on the highway and the engine died and so many alerts were going across the screen. I couldn't pay much attention to the errors because a semi almost rammed my back end. …”

NHTSA complaint #11502129, filed 2023-01, 3,000 miles

“When I bought my vehicle in 2021. The brakes makes a squeaky noise when backing up. I took to dealer and the mechanic said it was normal his wife have the same car and her Bronco does the same thing. The brakes still makes noise when backing up and it’s year 2025. I’m thinking about going to another brake pad but buying a new vehicle for it to squeak is not right.”

NHTSA complaint #11652163, filed 2025-04

“When coming to a stop and pressing on the breaks it periodically will make s sound and then there is about a 2O SEC DELAY before coming to complete stop. If I am driving downhill the delay is longer. This scares my since I drive over 100 miles a day for work. I have reached out to FORD and the manufacture and they still do not have a fix to the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11478454, filed 2022-08

“When going in reverse loud grueling noises occur. When driving forward abnormal noises occurs but this noise is not consistent. I do need to apply more than normal braking while stopping. I took my vehicle in to have service look at it at the dealership but they stated there was nothing wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #11456397, filed 2022-03

“A loud moan is noted when the car is reversing. I have taken it to the dealer and was told they couldn’t find anything wrong with the vehicle. I have recorded the sound to show the dealer because I have another appointment for the same issue on October 30, 2023.”

NHTSA complaint #11549876, filed 2023-10

Related recalls

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
202537%
202476%
2023106%
20225014%
202112718%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

Electrical system
212 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
191 complaintsEngine
152 complaintsFuel system
124 complaintsOther or unknown
101 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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