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2023 Ford Bronco Sport Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
9,125miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 1% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,125 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power with the check engine warning light illuminated, and the “Service Vehicle Soon” message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11763734, filed 2026-09, 18,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer and confirmed that the engine and turbo charger was blown, and oil was coming out of the exhaust. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was unable to estimate time of arrival for parts. The failure mileage was approximately 250.”

NHTSA complaint #11540264, filed 2023-08, 250 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport

Fuel system
61 complaintsElectrical system
38 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 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 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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