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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2021 Ford Bronco Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
10%of 230 total for the year
Median mileage
6,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Ford Bronco, 10% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 7 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 am receiving Blind spot and cross traffic failure alerts in my vehicle dashboard indicating these systems are not working properly. This is a known issue by many Bronco owners. I believe its due to a bad installation design where the wires naturally rub up against the bumper and with weather exposure they are failing.”

NHTSA complaint #11661138, filed 2025-05

“The wiring harness is rubbing against the bumper, causing it to wear and eventually cut through. This causes an error to my BSM/Cross Traffic alert. I have an extended warranty, but it doesn't cover it. This is a problem I have seen on the Bronco6G forums.”

NHTSA complaint #11715858, filed 2026-02

“I have been getting a message that my blind spot and cross traffic alert deactivated because trailer is attached. I have never had a trailer attached but do have a trailer hitch- the dealer said Ford refuses to pay to have it fixed because the bumper to bumper warranty is out. the car has been garaged and has only 9,000 miles on it. This is a safety issue that I think they should cover as I have no blind spot or cross traffic warnings.”

NHTSA complaint #11683687, filed 2025-08

“I had the cross-traffic sensor and blind spot detection sensors changed about a year after I bought my Bronco and the tech told me where the wires are housed it is wide open to the elements which cause the wires to fail. This was fixed under warranty and now 2 years later I have the same issue, and Ford will not fix since I am out of warranty. This is not only a design flaw but also a safety issue for someone who relies on those sensors to work.”

NHTSA complaint #11669268, filed 2025-06

“While driving I lost most/all ADAS system. I received several alerts that kept repopulating. No Cross Traffic working No Blind Sport working No Cruise Control No Forward Collision working No Lane Departure working I took the rear assembly by the taillight and rear bumper. The wires and electrical components are corroded. Koons Ford Annapolis Maryland is requiring $1520 parts and labor.. This is a major safety problem as it was not designed correctly. Many Bronco Owners are going through this..”

NHTSA complaint #11712374, filed 2026-01

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Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202535%
202422%
2023104%
2022246%
20212310%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Bronco

Engine
69 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsLane departure
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Bronco

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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