2023 Ford Bronco Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 95about this part
- Share
- 41%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 550miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 95 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Ford Bronco, 41% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 550 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Parked my car overnight, I had the car for 3 days , I came out in the morning and the windshield was shattered, it looked like it burst or exploded outward from inside the car , there was no foul play involved, I checked my cameras etc. I have no idea what caused this but this is a potential safety issue especially if the car was in motion or being driven…”
NHTSA complaint #11714082, filed 2026-01“When I put the windshield wipers on standard speed, they will stay there for about 60 seconds and then drop down to a very slow intermittent speed. It happens in very hard rain so I don’t believe it is the rain sensor. If I turn it to fast speed and then back down to normal. It will continue again for 60 seconds and then drop back to intermittent speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11513384, filed 2023-03“When wipers are used on higher settings during moderate rain it will maintain speed for a short period of time then automatically go to a very slow intermediate speed on its own. This caused zero visibility without warning. My understanding is they do this to protect the wiper motor and do not value lives by causing obstructions in my vision. I have video of the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11511785, filed 2023-03“The intermittent wiper feature stops. Even when I turn the wiper control to “on low speed setting” (Not intermittent or rain sensing) the wipers stop after a short time then resume as it they are on an intermittent setting. This occurs in light rain, drizzle, and heavy downpours. I can get the wipers to resume if I turn the wiper control knob. Then in a minute or two they stop again.”
NHTSA complaint #11518770, filed 2023-04“During moderate rain the wipers were turned on and switched between the top 2 speeds. After a short period of time it automatically goes into a very slow intermittent mode causing loss of visibility. From my understanding this is part of fords “smart wiper” system to save the motor from burning out. This is extremely dangerous and almost caused an accident. I have video of this condition.”
NHTSA complaint #11511789, filed 2023-03Related recalls
- 24V142000Feb 23, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed…Covers: Ford Bronco 2023–2024
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 11034139Jun 23, 2026Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition where short drop windows, window bounce-back, and/or one-touch close does not operate properly. This may be due to loss of…
- 11030471Mar 6, 2026"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
- 11029001Feb 4, 2026Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space.
- 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…
- 11018592May 20, 2025Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a water leak from the a-pillar, overhead console/upfitter switches and/or sun visors
- 11018528May 19, 2025Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a repeat loss of window initialization which results in a loss of short drop and/or one-touch up and…
- 10246066Nov 1, 2023Certain 2021-2023 Model Year Bronco Vehicles - Wiper Motor Software Update
- 10238292Jun 22, 2023Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equipped with a soft top roof may exhibit rear quarter window(s) that do not stay attached to the rear window after driving the vehicle or using…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 4 | 7% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 95 | 41% |
| 2022 | 75 | 19% |
| 2021 | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2023 Ford Bronco
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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