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2022 Ford Bronco Sport Engine Problems

Complaints
83about this part
Share
22%of 370 total for the year
Median mileage
32,691miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 83 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, 22% of the 370 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,691 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I take very good care of my car and I purchased it brand new in July of 2022. Out of nowhere a few days ago I had my car slipping of gear and won’t go forward or backwards and then my car proceeded to have the service light pop on and then my check engine light. I do not have all of the diagnostics back yet, but they did say it was transmission related. My car isn’t even 2 1/2 years old. It should not be running into issues out of no where like this.”

NHTSA complaint #11623518, filed 2024-11, 108,076 miles

“At approximately 2000 miles , I had vehicle fueled, engine was off. After fueling was complete, put foot on break, pushed button to start every caution light imaginable lit up on dashboard, obviously, indicating something was wrong electronically. Vehicle said it was overheating. Brake pedal was all the way to the floor, bronco was not running, never started . Service station attendant lifted hood , didn’t visibly see anything wrong after approximately 5 minutes vehicle was able to start no issues. It was maybe 60° outside, I drove 5 miles from my home. …”

NHTSA complaint #11549895, filed 2023-10, 4,500 miles

“I have replaced the water pump THREE times on this Bronco Sport. It has been every 18 months or about every 20,000 miles. I made the report in March of 2025, never heard anything. Making another report now as it is currently in the shop getting the water pump replaced for the THIRD TIME!!!”

NHTSA complaint #11750071, filed 2026-07

“There has been a strong exhaust smell in my vehicle. It is worse with the heater on. I have had to go to the doctor because the headaches and sleepiness while driving had gotten so bad. I have taken it to the dealer for them today they can’t smell It. My eyes are constantly bloodshot from the fumes. You can even smell them out side the car it’s so bad. I will not take my kids anywhere in it now.”

NHTSA complaint #11651212, filed 2025-03

“I noticed my coolant level dropping about a year ago. I would fill up the coolant reservoir and the coolant level would drop within a few days. The issue was from the water pump leaking. I replaced the water pump with an OEM ford water pump. One year later the coolant level is dropping, and I have the same issue again. Looking at some of the forums, this appears to be a common issue with this make and mode.”

NHTSA complaint #11685510, filed 2025-09

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
2025717%
20242723%
20233823%
20228322%
202115221%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

Fuel system
95 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 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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