Ford Bronco Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 1,651 consumer complaints across the 19 model years of the Ford Bronco (1984–2026) that have at least 5 complaints. 2022 has the most, with 384. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (290 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Bronco model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 676 | 9 | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 56 | 13,192 | 19 | 104 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 82 | 6,000 | 16 | 136 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 230 | 11,000 | 18 | 212 | 50 · Typical | Too new |
| 2022 | 384 | 26,000 | 23 | 280 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 230 | 25,250 | 20 | 323 | 32 · Fewer | Rising |
| 1996 | 81 | 120,000 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 94 | 126,000 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1994 | 91 | 130,000 | 3 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 40 | 99,500 | 5 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 37 | 80,000 | 2 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 32 | 120,000 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 56 | 126,300 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 84 | 159,500 | 2 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 52 | 125,005 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 34 | 120,000 | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 27 | — | 1 | 0 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 20 | — | 1 | 0 | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 10 | — | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system290 20%
- Brakes244 17%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)224 15%
- Fuel system158 11%
- Engine157 11%
- Other or unknown138 9.4%
- Transmission and drivetrain137 9.3%
- Body and structure119 8.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2022: “my vehicle lost power on the GW bridge in NYC. It has less than 1000 miles and the power, driving at 60 mph just died. To add insult to injury Ford (24hr roadside assistance told me that there were no tow truck available at this time). When my car was finally towed, vis a vie a 3rd party, to the nearest dealership, I was told that because I didnt buy my car there, there was nothing I could do but wait a few weeks . Ford 24 hr road side assistance really left me out to dry. I wish and am looking for ways to sue them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11472452, filed 2022-07, 977 miles1990: “I was heading to the store when my gas pedal for stuck. I pressed the brakes and held them down to no avail. I ended up crashing through someones yard and hitting their property. My Bronco finally stopped about 15 seconds later. The whole incident was about two minutes long.”
NHTSA complaint #10621226, filed 2014-08, 89,000 miles1993: “My 1993 Ford Bronco has an esof (electronic shift on the fly) transfer case. With four wheel drive engaged, on road and off, whenever the vehicle is coasting the truck will suddenly act like it is no longer in gear. Shifting into park and and back will not change anything. The truck must be taken out of four wheel drive in order to start driving again. I believe this to be dangerous as it could allow me to not react in the case of an emergency. It think that it is a similar problem to the recall 93v089000.”
NHTSA complaint #11281440, filed 2019-11, 257,000 milesOther Ford models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology