What 664 owners told NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Early Release

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, cold condensation dripped onto the right leg and the floorboard smelled like rotting fish. The contact added that the condensation line should have leaked outside of the vehicle, not inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,450.

NHTSA ODI 11732680

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that after driving for two hours, the vehicle was parked, and the sunroof exploded without impact. There was an abnormally loud sound heard before the sunroof exploded. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer, but there were no related options for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

NHTSA ODI 11661430

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, a loud booming noise was heard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was passing the railroad tracks and saw glass flying from the top of the vehicle. After the contact arrived at the residence, duct tape was used to secure the sunroof glass to take the vehicle to the independent mechanic. The dealer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact a quote for the repair. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

NHTSA ODI 11647377

The contact's son owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the exterior mirror housing on the driver’s and passenger’s side mirrors had started to melt due to sunlight exposure. The contact had called two dealers and was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The contact sent a letter with pictures to the manufacturer and received a letter back stating that the cost of repair would not be covered. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure by phone and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.

NHTSA ODI 11641290

The evaporative emissions system failure involving the purge valve and vapor canister purge valve is a recurrent issue on this car and has been reported by hundreds if not thousand of bronco sport owners. All recall for 1.5L and I am sure the badlands have the same parks and is not included in the recall. less than 60,00o mile with a check engine light on. The safety issue that arises from this is that we are emitting more fuel vapors into the atmosphere. Please add recall to cover Badland if they contain same parks as 1.5L!!!! Also the windshield wiper pump did not work. I can not clean the windshield wen needing to see out of it. i have to pull over and clean at local gas station.

NHTSA ODI 11639359

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the windshield washer fluid was leaking out of the front camera. The windshield fluid warning light was illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer informed the contact that a cause for the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ODI 11630612

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the moon roof. The contact stated that the moon roof started to bend inward and required to be held up manually. The contact then closed the moonroof. The contact contacted an independent mechanic and was informed that it was a known failure. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

NHTSA ODI 11620060

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while attempting to open the rear windshield, the lever on the windshield detached from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact was unable to close the rear windshield and had to use a bungee cord to secure the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the liftgate windshield assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

NHTSA ODI 11613758

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud sound coming from the moon roof. In addition, the contact stated that the moon roof failed to close properly. The contact stated that rainwater was entering the cabin of the vehicle during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V809000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

NHTSA ODI 11598697

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact’s daughter’s arm bumped into the passenger’s side windshield, and the windshield was severely cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed; however, the windshield was replaced. The contact stated on one occasion while driving 70 MPH, a small object struck the passenger’s side windshield, and a large crack was formed. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 38,956.

NHTSA ODI 11590178

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the windshield had fractured in the lower corner of the driver's side and extended towards the center of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a glass specialist who replaced the windshield. The failure occurred an additional two times. The windshield was replaced by the glass specialist the second time; however, the windshield was not replaced after the third time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the windshield was not replaced became the Warranty coverage had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

NHTSA ODI 11545223

My husband was driving down a mountain highway when suddenly he heard a loud noise. He pulled over and found the moonroof glass had shattered. There were no cars around and no signs that something had hit it—we think it was glass failure due to a pressure change. Ford has had issues with moonroof glass spontaneously shattering on other vehicles and there are a few reports online about it happening to other Bronco Sports. Ford will not take responsibility and says we need to file an insurance claim. This is a major safety issue—my husband could have been seriously injured if the moonroof cover had been open and glass had fell on him.

NHTSA ODI 11533608

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that she noticed a crack was formed at the bottom of the windshield. Upon taking the vehicle to a dealer for an oil change, the mechanic informed her that several cracks had formed at the bottom of the windshield. The mechanic also stated that there was an unknown recall for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the cracks had expanded vertically on both sides of the windshield, obstructing the driver's vision. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

NHTSA ODI 11511718

A large crack in the windshield appeared out of nowhere. There was no injury to the windshield, no damage from a rock, etc. I got in my car one day after work and a large crack had appeared. I viewed company footage to see if something damaged my car, and there was nothing found. The crack appeared as a malfunction of defect of the car.

NHTSA ODI 11511274

This car has had so many recalls on it and it does not stop. Gibbons Ford does not have windshield wiper clips; there is constant recalls on this car. What are my options?

NHTSA ODI 11502653

The wind shields on these vehicles are cracking in abundance. My Bronco wind shield cracked on the passenger side from the edge across the window. No rock hit it. I just came out one morning and it was cracked. I've read many complaints on line from owners having this problem. Now you can't get new wind shields because there have been so many issues, they are on back order. I tried to contact Ford but they referred me to you. I do not believe this is normal.

NHTSA ODI 11483917

My 2021 Bronco Sport has a stress crack in the windshield and it is very concerning because on the Facebook forum, I am seeing tons of Bronco Sport owners having the same issue. Some owners are on their 2nd to 4th windshield. Ford is not taking responsibility for this issue and is having owners submit to their auto insurance. I’m very concerned for the safety and integrity of the windshields that are being put in these vehicles. I’m getting mine replaced but how can I trust that it won’t happen again. I’m very scared that it will shatter while driving.

NHTSA ODI 11477227

MY ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN EVAP CANISTER FORD DOES NOT WARNNETY IT. NEED THE OIL RECALLED DONE BUT MY FORD DEALER SHIP WILL NOT DO IT SO RUNNING IT WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON VO RECALLED DONE AND WIPER WASHER DOES NOT SPRAY, CAN NOT GET ANYTHING DONE BY MY FORD DEARLER SHIP

NHTSA ODI 11475461

The windshield is weak, I have 3 cracks and multiple divets within 6 months of purchase.

NHTSA ODI 11464230

The windshield developed a crack down the center of the windshield starting at the top of the glass. There is no apparent indication that crack is due to an object hitting it.

NHTSA ODI 11444330

While driving on interstate I noticed what seemed to be small gravel (sand like) hitting the vehicle. Then I heard the sound of the window cracking across from the lower drivers side to the center of the window. I never noticed anything striking the window. After stopping in a safe area I could see on the outside that something small had struck it. The windshield has been replaced by my insurance company and One week later I have already received one small chip. As with most people my age I’ve had numerous vehicles and have only had one other vehicle with a windshield that was as easily damaged and that would be a Jeep TJ. Many other people have been complaining on line about the same issue. Like Jeep Ford should be replacing the windshield with a better product.

NHTSA ODI 11431832

Windshield is too thin and is prone to cracking very quickly. The windshield needs to be made out of thicker glass.

NHTSA ODI 11428468

I live in northern Indiana where humidity is high in the summer. We often have nights with a low temperature in the 60s to low 70s, with heavy dew, and sometimes fog. I park the Bronco in the garage overnight, and the windows are clear in the morning. I go to work before sunrise. With the climate control (With: Manual Temperature Control) set for no, or low heat, and outside air, everything is fine till about 10 minutes into the drive. The air conditioner turns on (with no indication that it is on, except the ice cold air coming out of the vents). Then the windshield starts to fog up on the outside because of the high humidity outside and a cold windshield. There is now way to turn off the air conditioner, except to turn off the climate control. I have tried turning up the temperature control to compensate, only to have the air conditioner turn off after several minutes, then I get hot air, and it is a never-ending task to try to control this as the temperature from the vents goes up and down. When the windshield fogs up on the outside, the wipers can;t effectively clear it. This hassle is also distracting to the driver. I know of no reason to have a humidity sensor turn on the air conditioner. This was verified by the dealer that the humidity sensor is what is turning on the AC.

NHTSA ODI 11427514

Had a rock hit my windshield in the lower left corner. It immediately started to crack approx 8". The next morning it grew to about 18+". I have heard that the glass used is thinner than most. I feel this is a major concern to the consumers as if any little thing may crack these windshields and have the customer shell out more money to have them replaced everytime. I feel safety is a factor as well, causing possible shattering, etc. Car is scheduled for a safelite replacement.

NHTSA ODI 11423365

Stress fracture in windshield while it was sitting in a parking lot all day. Cameras on premises verified nothing hit the car.

NHTSA ODI 11418683