2021 Ford Bronco Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2021 Ford Bronco, 1% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake warning lamp remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the brake booster vacuum line was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11653165, filed 2025-04, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that water was entering the vehicle through the roof. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle started rolling down the hill. The contact stated that the brake pedal was continuously pumping while being depressed. The contact stated that the brake lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the battery was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11672876, filed 2025-07, 14,000 miles“While driving in snowy conditions the headlights become covered with snow to the point of not illuminating enough to see. Which then makes trying to find a spot to pull over safely to wipe them becomes extremely dangerous. The snow covered lights happens quickly. Creating hazardous driving conditions. The data provided is the most recent. This happens every winter since purchasing this vehicle. I was not familiar with notifying your agency until recently.”
NHTSA complaint #11702446, filed 2025-12Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ford Bronco
69 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
23 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsLane departure
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
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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