2021 Ford Bronco Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Ford Bronco, 5% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I am concerned about the hard top for my Bronco. There are cracks showing above the furthest back window on the passenger side, and above the same window on the driver's side. And when it rains, it leaks in the very back, causing the carpet to get wet under the rubber mat and smell like mildew. I did request a Ford dealer to document the cracks when I had some recalls completed.”
NHTSA complaint #11766598, filed 2026-09“Vehicles top is cracked and delaminating witch could come off in large sheets and cause harm to other vehicles and pedestrians The dealership got a rejection letter from ford and is resubmitting the claim again I was told they had another one in not too long ago with the same issue and they warranted it I need to drive the truck and am concerned about causing harm or damage to other vehicles or drivers”
NHTSA complaint #11634444, filed 2025-01“I am writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2021 Ford Bronco. While driving on the highway at approximately 55-60 mph in the early morning, I heard a loud noise and saw powder falling on me. Upon pulling over, I discovered that a large section of my hardtop had blown off. Specifically, the plastic part over the fiberglass detached. If there had been a car behind me, it would have certainly been struck by the debris. This incident poses a significant danger not only to me but to other motorists as well. Ford is aware of this issue but has refused to address it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11627214, filed 2024-11“The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the sides of the soft top material above the B-pillar and the A-pillar were detaching, which could cause the soft top to separate from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the dealer determined that the soft top needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 23-2229. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663889, filed 2025-05, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated the rear translucent heavy plastic panel was loosened due to the breakdown of the plastic tabs used to secure the rear panel in place. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a soft top, and when the weather was warm, the side panels and rear panel would be removed to open the rear of the vehicle like a convertible. The contact was concerned that the clear panel could fall from the rear of the vehicle and strike the vehicle behind. …”
NHTSA complaint #11655838, filed 2025-04, 38,000 milesRelated recalls
- 26V299000May 12, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been…Covers: Ford Bronco 2021–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11037537Sep 24, 2026This article supersedes TSB 25-2575 to update the Parts list to add the applicable body wiring harnesses and underbody shield bolts. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement…
- 11035101Jul 14, 2026Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a "Park Brake Limited Function Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to an issue with the…
- 11034123Jun 26, 2026This article supersedes 25-2551. Reason for update: to correct the descriptions for the liftgate glass weather seals. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may…
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 11025827Nov 18, 2025Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit paint wearing along on the top inner edge of the tailgate where the rear window weather strip contacts the…
- 11023548Sep 24, 2025This article supersedes TSB 24-2269 to add 2025 model year vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit the driver or passenger side upper rail…
- 11023299Sep 22, 2025This article supersedes TSB 23-2229 to update the labor times from M-time to M-Time with a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement may exhibit soft top exterior…
- 11023297Sep 16, 2025S+A42:H67me of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit the hard top center panel's quarter turn latches come loose while driving.
- 11020052Jun 25, 2025Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a rattle from the front windows with the windows placed in the partially down position and driving over rough roads and/or bumps. This…
- 11019701Jun 20, 2025Some 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a water leak from the A-pillar, overhead console/upfitter switches and/or sun visors. If a leak is identified from this area, refer to…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 4 | 7% |
| 2024 | 15 | 18% |
| 2023 | 16 | 7% |
| 2022 | 27 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 7 | 19% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 7 | 13% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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