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

I bought my 2021 Ford Bronco at Morrie's Grand Ledge Ford. I live 10 minutes away from Morrie Ford Okemos. I received a recall notice from Ford Motor Company in August of this year regarding a recall of my specific vehicle. The issue is: "there is a possibility that a fuel injector may crack, which may result in fuel accumulating on the top of the engine. Liquid fuel and/or fuel vapor that accumulates near a hot surface, such as a hot engine or exhaust components may ignite resulting in an under-the-hood fire, increasing the risk of injury." I spoke to the Morrie's Okemos Ford Service Manager and was told "Ford Motor Company has not authorized this repair" and "there's nothing I can do about it." And, then he told me to call Ford Motor Company if I had a complaint. I am out of my mind furious with his response to a required repair that, if not done, could result in "injury" or death. I told the service manager not to return my Bronco until the fuel injectors are replaced, and he gives me back my original ones to prove the service has been completed. Imagine being on the road, going to work, or shopping, or on vacation and having your Bronco Sport start on fire. It's horrifying! So this is the boilerplate and impersonal reply I received from Morrie's Okemos Ford: "Hello, it appears that our team did handle the recall that was affecting your vehicle. This specific recall does have a possible extended policy for fuel injector replacements; however, in order to replace the fuel injectors, there has to be an existing issue with them. Your fuel injectors did not fall under this criteria, so we were not able to replace them under the recall warranty. We have let you know that your vehicle's recall is complete and is ready for pick up. Thank you." So, do I have to wait for a possible "under-the-hood" fire before my possibly defective fuel injectors qualify for this recall "criteria?" This is a frightening response, and I will never buy another Ford product in my life.

NHTSA ODI 11705364

My Check Engine Light came on today. I went to Advance Auto Parts and had them check the code (P0171). I took my vehicle to University Ford in Huntington and expressed concern that my fuel injector may cause a fire and I am not comfortable driving the car. They could not diagnose my car or loan me a safe vehicle. They sent me away in an unsafe vehicle. I am to bring the car back in the morning at 8am. I believe this problem is due to the open recall. I also believe all of the damaged parts that my car came with have depreciated the value of my car. I’ve driven Fords exclusively for 20 years. I’ve never had a Ford like this Bronco. Nothing but a nightmare. Tomorrow I hope the dealership fixes my problem or loans me a safe vehicle to pick my grandsons up from school in. Thank you.

NHTSA ODI 11704358

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11703698

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated after fueling. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact became aware of a gasoline-like odor while entering and exiting the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the part was not yet available and that a notification letter would be sent when the part was available. The approximate failure mileage was 69,398.

NHTSA ODI 11702490

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000(Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11698123

When I try to pump gas, I often will start the gas pump and then it will stop after only filling up about a third of a gallon. It doesn’t happen with every gas pump, but it happens frequently enough that it has become very frustrating. I end up not being able to put gas in my car at times and I have to drive to another gas station. I thought there had been a recall on this issue before and it had been resolved, but I have still been experiencing issues.

NHTSA ODI 11698200

After Ford completed Recall 25S76 on my 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (VIN [XXX] ), which involves replacing high-pressure fuel injectors due to the risk of cracking and fuel leaks, the check engine light returned immediately after the road test. The Ford dealer’s diagnostic confirmed: “After installing high-pressure fuel injectors, cleared codes, road tested and check engine light came back on, performed further P/P test, found high-pressure fuel pump with internal fault which caused a back-pressure concern and took out low-side fuel pump.” The high-pressure fuel pump and low-side fuel pump both failed immediately following the recall injector replacement, which appears to indicate a related fuel-system failure. Ford has stated these are not related issues and has only offered partial goodwill assistance, leaving a significant cost for the customer. Component/system that failed: Fuel system – high-pressure fuel pump and low-side fuel pump (available for inspection). Safety risk: A fuel-system failure can cause stalling or loss of power while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. Confirmed by dealer: Yes – documented in the Ford dealer’s diagnostic notes. Inspected by manufacturer: Yes – Ford dealer completed the diagnostic under Ford’s guidance. Warning lamps or symptoms: Check engine light returned immediately after recall work. No prior symptoms before recall repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11695272

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that there was no part available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11693905

The contact owned a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. After pulling to the side of the road, the contact noticed that the engine compartment had caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was filed, but a fire report number was not provided. The cause of the fire had not yet been determined. A police report was not filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

NHTSA ODI 11693691

!!!ALWAYS GET A SECOND OPINION WITH "TRANSMISSION ISSUES"!!! I will NEVER get a Ford again! I'm updating my previous issue #11688946 I received my 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in early 2023. I noticed a shutter when accelerating from a stop, I took it to the dealership and had the 3rd fuel injector recall completed (still waiting for a remedy to the most recent #25V467). The dealership stated my vehicle should run fine now. The shutter persisted and worsened and a new issue developed, my RPM's would slightly bounce while going at a steady speed. 09/19/2025 BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP I GO!Just for them to "diagnose" the issue I had to pay $165.00. AND they tried to charge me double stating it took them 2hrs. My BS was dropped on less than 2hrs of them calling me. DIAGNOSIS: torque converter. They recommended a flush and fill for $300-$400. 09/25/2025 I bought an OBD-II and plugged in to see if there were any codes. The codes I got make way more sense than a new transmission. -U0140:00-08--BCM missing communication -U1A00:87-08--APIM private communication network malfunction -U2013:01-08-- Switch pack issue Also the EVAP system vapor pressure as well as Oxygen sensor current (B1-S1) is functioning incorrectly and randomly drops below the normal range. My transmission is fine... All they had to do is updated/reset my BCM when they had it as well as perform a "relearn". But they didn't!!! Clearly these are not always transmission issues but service work is what makes dealerships more money.

NHTSA ODI 11693477

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000(Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11692384

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up with several unknown warning lights illuminated and flickering. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel injector and catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,200.

NHTSA ODI 11690772

I own a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport that has had repeated premature failures of critical components. At ~52,000 miles the water pump failed and was replaced along with coolant and belts. Less than 21,000 miles later (at ~73,000 miles) the water pump has failed again, with coolant leakage and a burning coolant smell. Ford has issued TSB 23-2104 acknowledging coolant leaks at the water pump/hose connection, yet no recall or extended coverage has been offered. This is not the only issue. My alternator has also failed twice and required multiple replacements in under 4 years of ownership. Having two major components (water pump and alternator) fail repeatedly within such a short period clearly shows a systemic defect, not normal wear and tear. Safety risks: coolant leaks can drip or vaporize onto hot engine components, creating a fire hazard. Alternator failure risks sudden loss of power and stalling in traffic. Both are unacceptable in a vehicle this new. The dealership confirmed the latest water pump diagnosis and quoted over $1,000 in labor alone, placing an unreasonable financial burden on the owner. This is the second water pump and second alternator within 73,000 miles. Ford and its dealers know this is an ongoing issue in Bronco Sports, as confirmed by widespread owner reports and TSBs, but continue to deny responsibility. A recall or customer satisfaction program should be issued to address these repeated failures.

NHTSA ODI 11690595

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact recently received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer due to a prior recall, which had taken too long to complete. The contact was frustrated that the manufacturer was not able to provide the part needed to complete the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the lack of parts. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11686899

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11686572

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The local dealer was contacted; however, parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted in regard to parts availability. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11686616

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the rear seat belt monitor fault service required message was displayed. The button had to be depressed and reset. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

NHTSA ODI 11685749

The component is the fuel injector, which is a part of the engine's fuel delivery system. According to the recall notice from Ford, this component has the potential to crack. The component is known to be defective and has been inspected by a Ford dealership service department upon my request and was told there's no solution as of yet by Ford. ​My family's safety, including that of my toddler who is a daily passenger, is at significant risk due to the potential for an underhood fire. The recall notice explicitly states that a crack in the fuel injector could lead to a fuel leak, and "liquid fuel and or fuel vapor that accumulates near a sufficiently hot surface may ignite resulting in an underhood fire, increasing the risk of injury." This places my family at risk every time we operate the vehicle, as the threat of a fire is present with no permanent solution available. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by a Ford dealer service center in Montebello, CA. On a specific date (August 16th, 2025), I took the vehicle in to inquire about the recall. The service department confirmed that my vehicle is included in the recall but also stated that Ford does not yet have an official solution to fix the issue. Yes, the vehicle and the recall issue have been inspected by the manufacturer's representative, a Ford dealer service center. The dealer verified the recall issue and confirmed that the permanent repair is not yet available, leaving the safety defect unaddressed. There have been no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem (such as a check engine light or smell of gas) at this time. The complaint is based on the official safety recall notice from Ford and the fact that a known and severe safety defect exists without a remedy. The risk is present despite the lack of a visible symptom or a complete failure at this time.

NHTSA ODI 11681192

While driving car lost power, engine revs but doesn’t go, RPMs rev up. Please do your job and fix this car that has thousands of dollars owed on it because I wanted a broncho sport

NHTSA ODI 11681196

My car is only 4 years old and is now in need of a brand new transmission. The power train lights are on, the emissions lights stay on, it shuts off after getting gas and won’t restart. I’ve been to the Ford dealer to fix “recalls” and was told there was no fix for it yet and that the noises I was hearing and the problems I was having was all fine and that there should be no long term issues with my car. Now, a few months later my car is back at the dealership in need of a whole new transmission. I am so sick of the issues and constant battles with this car and being told it’s fine and to wait for a call for the update to be ready. I am now out of a vehicle and I haven’t even owned it a year yet.

NHTSA ODI 11679804

They sold me a car that wasn’t ready to be sold. They promised to fix it, but they didn’t. Child seat anchor latch ,cross traffic alerts rear,rollover stability control, front drive airbags antilock brakes front passenger airbags the trim electronic/control brake assist running light side impact airbags. Say current airbags, front passenger airbag front dryer airbags Ford collision warning, warning don’t worry, automatic emergency break for compound doesn’t work in base. It’s supposed to be a gold certified vehicle. they’re lying to me about my warranty in the packages that I bought. My caliper was supposed to be fixed because it was ready when I got it my chassis and Auntie breaker system my gateway to be reprogramming for inspection and maintenance the warranty for the rest. The budget powertrain the SOS post crash alert system. They never gave me copy my certified thing. I have a non-conformity part on my car and it’s supposed to be certified that supposed to be on there cause preowned CPO certified the non-conformity part don’t fit in there or fit as it supposed to because it’s not after four part because they don’t do it. I bought extra. I bought extra warranties and extra upgrades and they’re not honoring it they want to give all my paperwork when I bought the car. There was no buyers guide in the window per federal regulations or state creditors I paid for seat covers upgraded. They never put them in. Ford dealership in nevada on decatur

NHTSA ODI 11659334

Ford has a battery that corrodes while driving and can shut off car. This is dangerous. On top of that, they had to extend warranty on drivers seat belt and fuel injector but will only allow those to be replaced once they break. My car is unsafe to drive. Imagine, car shuts off and seat belt breaks. This is dangerous.

NHTSA ODI 11655451

Purge valve went bad, it was causing the vehicle to try to stall and dropping down to very low rim, always happened after fueling and would sometimes hesitate to go when accelerator was pushed. I had it stall on my trying to pull on to [XXX] in Florida from an exit. That could have been very bad. And I've noticed way too many other people online and in forums having the same concern. Do to safety concerns i paid to have mine replaced but do not feel like it should have already went out this soon. The date i included below is for the last incident, this issues started over a year ago and has slowly gotten worse. I did mention this back then to my service dept but was told it just probably hadn't built up enough pressure in the tank yet after fueling. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11653001

I was unaware of any previous recalls before I purchased my Bronco Sport used. There is an active recall that has no remedy for the battery. I am actively having issues with my fuel system. It was inspected more than once. Diagnostics returned zero issues 3 times and no warning lights. I insisted further inspection this time which revealed bad purge valve, charcoal canister full of fuel, coolant leak resulting in water pump replacement needed. No warning lights. No codes, active or stored. Due to the absence of codes, they will not replace my fuel injectors per customer satisfaction program 22N18. Was not ever informed that recalls 22S73, 22S21, and 21C31 were either inspected or completed on my vehicle as it was not ever disclosed to me and the Ford website only state "scheduled maintenance" was performed. I still cannot obtain documentation of those previous service records so that I may be informed on what could have led to the current issues I am having with this vehicle. I have 3 kids I drive around and do not feel safe putting them in it anymore due to official documents issued by Ford that state my car could either lose power in the middle of driving it, or catch on fire due to a cracked fuel injector.

NHTSA ODI 11648129

MY VEHICLE IS 4 YEARS OLD AND HAVE HAD 6 RECALLS ! THIS IS NOT A SAFE VEHICLE AND I WANT MY MONEY BACK.

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