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2023 Ford Bronco Sport Engine 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 engine 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 a fire, according to the filers.

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

“My 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has an open safety recall (25S76) for a cracked fuel injector that may cause a fire risk. The manufacturer has issued the recall but does not yet have a permanent repair available. I am concerned about the safety risk and lack of remedy”

NHTSA complaint #11722963, filed 2026-03

“I have put 3 water pumps in my 2023 ford bronco big bend since buying the bronco brand new put the first one in September 2024 second one in May of 2025 and know February of 2026. Also put two vacuums pumps in 2026 in the same week”

NHTSA complaint #11718411, filed 2026-02

“While driving on I-95 southbound, the vehicle shut off unexpectedly. This occurred without any warnings, no warning lights in dashboard flashed. This occurred for a total of three times. I had no power, no braking capabilities, no control over the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11578273, filed 2024-03

“The fuel injectors are failing, the vehicle smells of gasoline fumes in the cabin if the vehicle and we are now getting check engine lights due to emissions which I contribute to the failing fuel injectors which have been under recall for quite some time now and Ford does not seem to want to fix this issue. They can only tell us they do not have a fix yet at this time. My understanding this is a very dangerous issue as the vehicle can catch on fire due to this malfunction. I have young children who all ride in this vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11722064, filed 2026-03

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport

Fuel system
61 complaintsElectrical system
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology