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2022 Ford Bronco Sport Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 370 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 2% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Three times this vehicle has had the water pump replaced. 2/20/2023 at 20285 miles , it was replaced with the original part HX7Z8501A, which I also had to source the part myself from another dealer, as mine told me they had no ETA and could not locate one. 9/6/2023 at 38232 miles. It was replaced with the redesigned part HX7Z8501B. 2/6/2024 at 50137 miles. It was replaced again with the redesign part HX7Z8501B. …”

NHTSA complaint #11573195, filed 2024-02

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced at the dealer, the contact was informed that the engine was leaking coolant. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11617192, filed 2024-09, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that on every occasion while entering the vehicle, there was a fuel odor coming through the vents. The check engine warning light illuminated briefly during one occasion. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer twice and was diagnosed with a cracked coolant pump. The dealer determined that the coolant pump and the purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11700758, filed 2025-11, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact received an alert indicating that the engine was overheating, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty. Upon opening the hood, there was white smoke coming from the engine, with a strong coolant odor coming from the vehicle. After adding coolant, the vehicle restarted but only drove a short distance before the coolant leaked out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11710716, filed 2026-01, 70,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the contact was informed that the engine oil casing and separator housing were cracked, causing oil to leak into the engine. The independent mechanic determined that the engine oil casing and separator housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. …”

NHTSA complaint #11567512, filed 2024-01, 28,167 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
202538%
202422%
202321%
202292%
2021243%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

Fuel system
95 complaintsEngine
83 complaintsElectrical system
77 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
59 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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