2023 Ford Bronco Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 Ford Bronco, 2% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“My husband was sitting at a stop light when he noticed what appeared to be steam/smoke coming out from under the hood of the Bronco. Then smoke came into the vehicle through the air vents. When he looked up, flames were coming out from under the hood. He got out and the whole front of the car burst into flames and torched the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11735666, filed 2026-05“The contact owned a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while her boyfriend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The contact's boyfriend had pulled over. They discovered an unknown fluid leaking under the vehicle and a spark coming from the engine before the vehicle caught fire. There were no injuries were sustained. The firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire. Police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. …”
NHTSA complaint #11737859, filed 2026-05, 10,000 miles“The vehicle experienced recurring electrical system failures beginning in December 2023. The vehicle intermittently would not start and on several occasions lost power unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken multiple times to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis while still under the manufacturer warranty. The dealership repeatedly reported that no issue could be identified despite the recurring electrical malfunction. The vehicle battery was replaced more than once within three years, however the underlying electrical issue persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722270, filed 2026-03Related recalls
- 25V455000Jul 7, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln…Covers: Ford Bronco 2021–2023, F-250 SD 2021–2023, F-450 SD 2021–2023 +8 more
Related service bulletins
- 11035269Jul 23, 2026Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System"…
- 11032924May 21, 20262020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 70 | 18% |
| 2021 | 30 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 6 | 16% |
| 1991 | 4 | 13% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 9 | 11% |
| 1988 | 5 | 10% |
| 1987 | 7 | 21% |
| 1986 | 4 | 15% |
| 1985 | 3 | 15% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Ford Bronco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology