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2023 Ford Bronco Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
10%of 230 total for the year
Median mileage
16,671miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Ford Bronco, 10% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,671 miles. 3 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.

“Transmission failed while towing in Neutral Flat Tow mode and destroyed the entire transmission resulting in a $7,600 repair bill. Ford will not warranty this as they claim is was might fault. Not true, I had flat towed the vehicle for months without an issue and its their electronic system that failed and destroyed my transmission.”

NHTSA complaint #11768601, filed 2026-10

“We have had two major issues with this new Vehicle. It has less 1,872 miles on it and it is only about 2 months old. Within a week of owning it, the stabilizer bar went out and render the vehicle un drive able. We have a second issue that is even larger safety issue. The Vehicle is now dying and leaving you stranded on the side of the road. We have now had this happened to us three times on separate occasions. …”

NHTSA complaint #11521052, filed 2023-05

“I started to notice a scraping/grinding noise that is coming from the transmission. It can be heard when I do a cold start and leave in in neutral. If I push the clutch in it goes away. Also, I noticed it a bit louder when I am in low gears such as 1-3, even while fully warmed up.”

NHTSA complaint #11512350, filed 2023-03

“Within the first 500 miles on my brand new bronco, I noticed a strange burning smell after driving it one day. The next morning when I started it, I heard what I thought was a heat shield rattle, and as I continued to drive my bronco to work throughout the week the noise got worse. Last weekend my wife and I went on a 400 mile trip and the noise was so bad when we returned I scheduled an appointment with the dealership this week. …”

NHTSA complaint #11507718, filed 2023-02

“I have a 2023 Ford bronco that has the 2.3 L engine and seven speed manual transmission. It was originally purchased in January 2023. I live in Colorado so it is cold and on cold mornings, since I have received delivery of the vehicle, It has made and continues to make a grinding, scraping sound when the vehicle is in neutral, or the transmission is not engaged. The grinding, scraping sound will occur when driving in first, second, and third gear. If the weather is warm, as over last summer, it does not make the grinding, scraping sound. …”

NHTSA complaint #11576611, filed 2024-03

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026218%
202559%
2024810%
20232210%
20224010%
202194%
1996810%
19951112%
199478%
1993820%
1992411%
199126%
199047%
198934%
198824%
198726%

Other parts of the 2023 Ford Bronco

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
95 complaintsElectrical system
23 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 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