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2023 Ford Bronco Sport Electrical system Problems

Complaints
38about this part
Share
23%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
25,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 23% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 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.

“I was driving on the highway and my car started making a lot of noise. I got a notice “The Engine system has detected a fault.” Then another notification saying 4 wheel drive was disabled and then my car stopped running, leaving me stranded in the middle of the highway. My car would start, but it would not go into any gear. …”

NHTSA complaint #11735518, filed 2026-05

“I went to start my 2023 Ford Bronco badlands edition. Upon ignition a loud bang comes from the speakers. It sounded like a gun went off inside the vehicle. My ears were ringing. Then a loud crackling sound could be heard continuously without going away. I tried to shut off the volume, but the knob didn’t work. I shut down the vehicle and the sound of the crackling still persisted.”

NHTSA complaint #11705101, filed 2025-12

“The dashboard and screen when black while I was driving down the highway. I was unable yo see my speed. I found a safe spot to pull the car over to see what was going on and the car would not start again. After jumping the car it still would not start then it had to be towed to ford where they still can’t figure out was wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #11626688, filed 2024-11

“I was in a accident where I was not at fault. I had my car 3 weeks. Brand new, it took on right under 20k in damage. Both airbags deployed. They have had my car in the body shop for 7 months. I paid 34k for the car. They won't offer depreciation. They are making me pay a 7k rental bill. The person who is fixing my car has never worked on a bronco. So I am I'm a situation and I really need some help please. I don't feel my car will be safe to drive after all this”

NHTSA complaint #11569238, filed 2024-02

“As soon vehicle is turned off a message is displayed System off to save battery And I will not be able to use any of the telematics, specifically if I try to start the vehicle from the app”

NHTSA complaint #11640797, filed 2025-02

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026113%
202537%
20242723%
20233823%
20227721%
202121230%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport

Fuel system
61 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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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