MYRModel Year Report

2025 Ford Bronco

▲ Better than typical
2025 Ford Bronco
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:43.767Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
54
Recalls
19

Campaigns on file for 2025

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1990: 57 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2022: 385 complaints 2023: 229 complaints 2024: 82 complaints 2025: 54 complaints 2025 54 2026: 10 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2022: 385 complaints 2022 2023: 229 complaints 2024: 82 complaints 2025: 54 complaints 2025 54 2026: 10 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1994 1995: 94 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2021 2022: 385 complaints 2022 2023: 229 complaints 2023 2024: 82 complaints 2024 2025: 54 complaints 2025 54 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2025: 54 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19821
19834
198410
198520
198627
198734
198853
198985
199057
199133
199239
199341
199494
199594
199681
19971
19982
19992
2021228
2022385
2023229
202482
202554
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

30% · 16 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Accident Statement – Instrument Panel Cluster Failure & Collision While driving my 2025 Ford Outerbanks, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) screen suddenly went completely black without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-08

Also filed under Steering

Engine

15% · 8 reports
CRASH

Forward collision avoidance

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

Service brakes

13% · 7 reports
CRASH
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Flat towing a 2025 Bronco behind a 2025 Newmar Dutchstar using a Blue Ox tow bar with Demco AirForce Braking System. Ford has a setting called neutral towing. It allows you to tow behind a motorhome with brake lights, braking, etc.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29

Vehicle speed control

9% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

19 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2024-11-20Suspension24V770000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge.

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    2025-04-11Power train25V164000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

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    2025-05-15Suspension25V260000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly.

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    2025-05-23Seats25V311000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-05-23Suspension25V310000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-06-03Suspension25V308000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener.

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    2025-06-27Latches/locks/linkages25V397000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S64.

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    2025-08-22Service brakes, hydraulic25V488000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.

    Remedy: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

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    2025-10-03Air bags25V396000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C27.

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    2025-10-30Visibility25V683000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52.

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    2025-12-04Electrical system25V788000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

    Remedy: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-02-26Service brakes, hydraulic25V823000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4.

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    2026-04-13Back over prevention26V124000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

    Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-05-22Seats26V268000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30.

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    2026-07-20Electrical system, engine26V468000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55.

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    Date not on fileStructure26V403000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 10, 2026.

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    Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling26V343000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026.

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    Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling26V122000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026.

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    Date not on filePower train26V236000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2025 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V403000 · Structure
  • Recall 26V343000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 26V122000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 26V236000 · Power train
  • Recall 24V770000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V164000 · Power train
  • Recall 25V260000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V311000 · Seats
  • Recall 25V310000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V308000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V397000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 25V488000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 25V396000 · Air bags
  • Recall 25V683000 · Visibility
  • Recall 25V788000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 25V823000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 26V124000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V268000 · Seats
  • Recall 26V468000 · Electrical system, engine
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FAQ

Is the 2025 Ford Bronco reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Ford Bronco is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Bronco?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Bronco have?
19 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.