2021 Ford Bronco Sport Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 3%of 712 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the suspension of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 3% of the 712 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The recall that is currently out my car is experiencing some issues they stated but there’s no remedy for it at the time!! And I went to the dealership to have older recalls checked they won’t do it for the front suspension or fuel injectors”
NHTSA complaint #11641486, filed 2025-02“On Saturday, September 19, 2026, around 10:30 am, as I was backing out of my garage, wit the speed of 3 to 4 miles, when I back into the street, luckily, there were no other cars on the street, my house is closed to an intersaction and the oncoming cars had a red light on the other side, I lost control of my car and the car spinned around. Fortuntely, I was able to stop the car and get it out of the harm way. When I got out of my car, I notices a lot of metal balls and grease on the street. …”
NHTSA complaint #11765943, filed 2026-09“I have a 2021 Bronco Sport 55,000 miles. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer for all maintenance, repairs and advice. My boyfriend mentioned my RPMs are bouncing and they should not. I scheduled at the dealer anticipating a sensor. I learned from the dealer my vehicle requires a new transmission, new rear and new water pump. $15,000. I also learned that in 2009 Ford changed their transmission to an enclosed transmission. This has changed their inspection of the transmission to only include checking the fluid if it has a dip stick. …”
NHTSA complaint #11770892, filed 2026-10“The car is stalling on hills!then the car restarts and goes!my auto parking brake automatically comes on and you cannot get it to release! And I have notice the car wanting g to ride to the right of the rd !”
NHTSA complaint #11465051, filed 2022-05“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for regular maintenance, he was informed that the shock absorbers were leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11567545, filed 2024-01, 36,000 milesRelated recalls
- 26V340000May 27, 2026DO NOT DRIVEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been…Covers: Ford Bronco Sport 2021–2026, Maverick 2022–2026
- 21V074000Feb 16, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.Covers: Ford Bronco Sport 2021
- 21V075000Feb 16, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.Covers: Ford Bronco Sport 2021
Related service bulletins
- 11025861Nov 27, 2025This article supersedes TSB 25-2347 to update the vehicle build dates Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a clicking, creaking, clunking, rattle…
- 11023298Sep 19, 2025This article supersedes TSB 25-2143 to update the production fix date. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is…
- 11020995Jul 25, 2025Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a clicking, creaking, clunking, rattle, rotational noise from the front strut area when turning the steering…
- 11009190Oct 17, 2024Some 2020-2024 Escape and 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due…
- 10218630Aug 18, 2022Some 2020-2022 Escape and 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
212 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
191 complaintsEngine
152 complaintsBrakes
127 complaintsFuel system
124 complaintsOther or unknown
101 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsEngine cooling
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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