2023 Ford Bronco Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,476miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2023 Ford Bronco, 1% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,476 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 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an issue with the rearview camera while in use. The contact received a notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V124000 (Back Over Prevention), and the recall repair was subsequently performed. However, after the recall repair was completed, a new 'overheating' warning appeared on the infotainment system. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, where technicians tested the system and confirmed that during a single operation, the system's temperature spiked from 93°F to 150°F. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766792, filed 2026-09, 32,752 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and flat towing an RV, the Flat-Tow mode inadvertently disengaged and the contact smelled a burning odor permeating the interior of the vehicle with the message Stop vehicle immediately, excessive temperature detected displayed. The transmission temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was damage to the transmission and turbocharger due to the Flat-Tow mode not being engaged properly during towing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11676815, filed 2025-07, 50,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10254122Apr 15, 2024Some 2020-2024 F-150 and 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area…
- 10251952Mar 6, 2024For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak…
- 10248991Jan 9, 2024Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during SYNC module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates: USB Error…
- 10244692Oct 26, 2023Customer Satisfaction Program 23B42 Certain 2023 Model Year Explorer, Bronco, Ranger Vehicles Equipped with 2.3L Gas Engine - Engine Long Block Replacement
- 10244824Oct 3, 2023Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P0096 and/or P007B in the powertrain control module (PCM), which may be more prevalent in high ambient air…
- 10240416Jul 24, 2023Certain 2023 Model Year Bronco Vehicles Front and Rear Engine Under shields Replacement
- 10238446Jun 29, 2023Some 2023 Bronco/Ranger/Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine and built on 27-Mar-2023 and through 18-May-2023 may experience a loss of coolant with coolant in…
- 10238285Jun 20, 2023Some 2023 Bronco vehicles built on or before 12-Jun-2023 equipped with a 2.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code…
- 10238722Jun 13, 2023Some 2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P051B stored in the…
- 10236688May 26, 2023Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head. This condition is…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 | 3 | 9% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 13 | 15% |
| 1988 | 12 | 23% |
| 1987 | 6 | 18% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford Bronco
95 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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