2023 Ford Bronco Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Recall Number: 

25V455000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S75

Manufactured from: 

2021-07-01 to

Number of vehicles affected: 

850318

Defect Description: 

Ford 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 Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

Defect Consequence: 

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 14, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Back over prevention:software

Recall Number: 

25V315000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S49

Manufactured from: 

2021-06-04 to 2025-03-13

Number of vehicles affected: 

1075299

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2023-2024 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Defect Consequence: 

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated for third quarter 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

25V273000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S48

Manufactured from: 

2021-08-31 to 2023-10-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

128889

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Defect Consequence: 

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 21, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available the fourth quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48. This recall expands previous recall number 23V-598.

Suspension:rear:shock absorber

Recall Number: 

25V025000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S01

Manufactured from: 

2020-09-23 to 2024-07-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

149449

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

Defect Consequence: 

An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 28, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock

Recall Number: 

24V189000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

24S15

Number of vehicles affected: 

9847

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

Defect Consequence: 

A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15.

Visibility:glass, side/rear

Recall Number: 

24V142000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

24S10

Number of vehicles affected: 

7875

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.

Defect Consequence: 

Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024 for Bronco owners. Bronco Heritage owners were mailed interim letters May 7, 2024. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S10.

Power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl

Recall Number: 

23V546000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S44

Number of vehicles affected: 

2

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco vehicles. The transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging and result in a vehicle rollaway.

Defect Consequence: 

A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S44.

Equipment:other:labels

Recall Number: 

23V379000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23C18

Number of vehicles affected: 

29607

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Defect Consequence: 

An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.

Seat belts:critical fasteners

Recall Number: 

23V358000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23C16

Number of vehicles affected: 

175550

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect Consequence: 

Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall Number: 

23V283000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S17

Number of vehicles affected: 

1434

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.

Defect Consequence: 

Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.

Steering

Recall Number: 

23V155000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S09

Number of vehicles affected: 

343

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.

Defect Consequence: 

A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S09.

Power train:automatic transmission

Recall Number: 

23V070000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S06

Number of vehicles affected: 

1138

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

Defect Consequence: 

The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.