What 344 owners told NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Bronco 2dr

I am submitting this complaint regarding an open safety recall on my vehicle, NHTSA Recall 25V721 (Manufacturer Recall 25SB5), which has been active since October 29, 2025. As of today, the recall remains incomplete and the manufacturer states that no remedy or parts are available, with no estimated timeline provided. The recall involves a potential issue where a front seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. According to the manufacturer, this condition may not be identifiable without an incident or collision. My concern is that: 1.The recall has been open for over three months with no interim remedy, inspection protocol, or mitigation guidance offered to owners. 2.The manufacturer has not provided clear written guidance on whether the vehicle is considered safe for continued operation while awaiting the remedy, beyond stating that parts are unavailable. 3.Owners are left in a prolonged state of uncertainty, despite the recall being classified as safety-related. 4.The lack of interim guidance or remedy availability is causing financial and practical hardship, as vehicles with open safety recalls are restricted from certain lawful uses, even when no symptoms are present. I am requesting that NHTSA review whether the manufacturer’s delay in providing a remedy—or interim safety guidance—meets expectations for timely resolution of a safety recall. I am also requesting that NHTSA encourage the manufacturer to provide either: •An interim inspection or mitigation procedure, or •Clear guidance on vehicle operability and risk while awaiting the final remedy. Thank you for your review of this matter.

NHTSA ODI 11719006

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat frame bolt had detached within a week of purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, where the bolt was reinstalled and tightened. Additionally, while driving 5-8 MPH in 4WD Low Mode, the vehicle made a beeping sound and stalled. The contact stated that the engine was chugging. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle in 4WD Low Mode. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a black or blue screen intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V312000 (Back Over Prevention), 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and 25V721000 (Seats); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted, but 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 failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11719030

The hardtop developed cracks early on during the life of the vehicle. It leaks water. It’s a known issue with Bronco owners with the factory hardtop. Some people have had it replaced more than 3 times due to the same thing continuing to happen.

NHTSA ODI 11718181

When braking(going down hill) the Bronco comes to a complete stop and the brakes feel good. But a split second after the full stop, the truck starts to creep forward for about a foot and then you hear a "click noise" and the truck abruptly stops. This is a very scary feeling wondering if your gonna roll into cross traffic. This happens every morning(once every day) and the rest of the day the brakes feel good. This issue has been happening for the last 7 days. I made an appointment with Ford dealer to look at it. Service writer tried looking up any recalls or complaints on this issue and couldn't find anything? On the BroncoG6 forum online, there apparently are other Bronco owners complaining about the same issue. One owner (online) stated that the dealer reprogrammed the ABS system and his truck hasn't repeated the creep anymore. There haven't been any brake, ABS or any warning lamps at all when this happens. This really needs to be resolved before someone get injured.

NHTSA ODI 11717962

I believe my vehicle has suffered a cracked/fractured or broken intake valve on cylinder number 4. There is very low compression in that cylinder. I checked it and it only managed to produce 25psi. I inspected the cylinder with a borescope camera and there is no damage or excessive wear to the piston or cylinder bore. They both look pristine with no signs of anything. I could not see either the intake or exhaust valves on my camera. They are the only pieces of the engine I could not inspect that could possible cause a compression issue. It is my understanding that ford is aware of an issue of this happening on some 2.7 Ecoboost engines?

NHTSA ODI 11717538

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Display for backup camera freezes after putting vehicle in reverse. Yes, it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The display freezes when putting the vehicle in revers and the initial image on display of what was behind the vehicle stays the same while moving. If something or someone moves behind the vehicle while moving the image does not update to show that something or someone is now behind the vehicle. Previously recall 23S48 was completed related to the issue but it did not resolve the issue. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer informed me that it is a faulty APIM and not the backup camera and is therefore not covered by the recall. This is a significant safety issue and needs remedied regardless of what component needs replaced. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - Only by the dealer (Midwest Ford in Hutchinson, KS). Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - No

NHTSA ODI 11717267

REAR WINDOW (REAR FLIP UP OVER TAIL GATE) SPONTANIOUSLY SHATTERED AND REQUIRED FULL REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA ODI 11716477

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact recently purchased the vehicle to use as a rental vehicle. The contact stated that while registering the vehicle with the rental agency, the contact was made aware of the two open recalls. The recall notifications were NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 25V721000 (Seats); however, parts for the recall repairs were not available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. Due to the parts not being available, the contact might have to sell the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11716280

I took my 2022 Ford bronco Badlands sasquatch in for recall 25s01 rear shock absorber external reservoir corrosion on 01/15/2026 was notified the next day it was fix when I arrived it was not fix they said parts where on backorder and that Ford has placed the recall campaign on hold. I was advised to take vehicle home and they would call back when they hear back from ford.Both rear shocks have failed and reservoir have fallen off. Vehicle is unsafe to drive due to blown rear shocks vehicle is bouncing and feels like it's all over the place

NHTSA ODI 11715012

I’ve complained to my local Ford dealer about 10-speed transmission issues including to several different service techs. There is a loud clunk and physical movement of the vehicle when shifting from park through to reverse and eventually to drive—it’s the P to R which is most noticeable. I’ve had 3rd party mechanics inspect the clunk, had Ford replace the driveshaft, conducted a trans fluid flush, but the clunk persists. I am concerned that one day, the vehicle will not shift out of park or potentially damage the transmission to an undriveable state outside of warranty. This has persisted for several years. I need Ford to replace the transmission and then conduct research into the issues with the old one once removed.

NHTSA ODI 11715026

The contact purchased a Carobotor Technology Ltd, Bronco digital instrument cluster for a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that soon after installing the digital instrument cluster, the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. After using a code scanner, the contact received several DTC: U0418 “Invalid data received from the brake system control module”, U0155 “lost communication with instrument panel control module”, P25B0 “Fuel level sensor defective”, U0140 “Lost communication with body control module”, U2403 “Ethernet failure with instrument panel cluster”. The contact stated that a false "Service Advancetrac" message was displayed on the digital instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that the blind spot information system, collision assist, lane departure, cross traffic alert, and other safety-related features were automatically disabled upon starting the vehicle. The contact manually enabled the features. The manufacturer was notified on several occasions about the failures. The contact was sent a USB drive to reset and fix the errors; however, the failure worsened. The part was not repaired or replaced.

NHTSA ODI 11715107

I have experienced a loss of fuel pressure/engine stall on several occasions. I am not sure of the specific dates yet I had to add one on this form. There has been a recall since July 2025, for which Ford has acknowledged this increases the risk of a crash yet there is still no resolution. This is unacceptable, I have listed the recall numbers below. Manufacturer Recall Number 25S75 NHTSA Recall Number 25V455

NHTSA ODI 11714845

I own a 2022 Ford Bronco. My vehicle has an electronic brake booster failure that causes multiple warning messages, brake system faults, and loss or reduction of brake assist. When this happens, the vehicle also prevents the 4-wheel drive system from engaging or switching modes. This is especially dangerous during winter conditions. When driving in snow or slippery conditions, I am unable to engage 4WD when it is needed most, while also experiencing brake system warnings. The vehicle becomes difficult to control and does not feel safe to drive. The dealership confirmed this is a known issue affecting multiple Ford Broncos and that the electronic brake booster part is currently back-ordered and unavailable. I was told many vehicles are affected, yet there is no recall for the 2022 model year, even though newer model years have a recall for the same component. This issue creates a serious safety risk due to impaired braking performance and inability to use 4-wheel drive in hazardous conditions. The vehicle had to be parked due to safety concerns. and the he issue happens intermittently, making it unpredictable.

NHTSA ODI 11713958

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, there was a misfire coming from the engine, and the vehicle jerked abnormally while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted several times about the recall repair; however, the parts were still not available. The contact was concerned that the recall notification stated that the unrepaired recall could cause a potential fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

NHTSA ODI 11713652

Upon driving the vehicle in the intended fashion for a Ford Bronco Raptor, the vehicle has an issue where when Advanced Track is set as disabled, and the vehicle is shifted in and out of park, the vehicle will then turn Advanced Track back on while still showing it as off on the dashboard. This makes it so when you're driving it in off-road situations, the system will come in making the vehicle potentially slide or stop unexpectedly in terrain, putting it into unsafe conditions. The problem can be reproduced easily, but the dealer and independent service centers refuse to test the vehicle in the state.

NHTSA ODI 11713802

The windshield washer fluid reservoir cracked along its seam and drains completely after a few hours. This was not due to an accident and I have not done off-roading. I live in a snowy environment and not having an operating windshield washer is a MAJOR safety hazard as road salt quickly builds up on the windshield dramatically reducing forward visibility. It also affects the rear window washer, but that’s not as troubling an issue. The defective reservoir is available for inspection. My local mechanic confirmed that the reservoir is cracked. My photo shows the fluid leaking onto the ground. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance, but has been inspected by a mechanic at my local Chevron station. A “washer fluid low” warning and idiot light appears after the reservoir drains, goes off when fluid is added, and goes on again when the fluid drains out again. I have ordered a replacement reservoir from Ford (which has been revised from the original) plus two required hoses for $477.28 (without installation). An internet search suggests this is a common problem for my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11711496

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle, raised the hood of the vehicle and became aware that rodents had chewed through the electrical wiring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified not of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

NHTSA ODI 11709244

Concerns a safety-related defect involving the infotainment system in my 2022 Bronco, which is directly related to an active recall and has not been properly addressed by the manufacturer or dealership. Ford issued a recall concerning the infotainment system due to a safety concern. For over a quarter, Ford had no available fix. The entire time I had my Bronco, my infotainment system repeatedly malfunctioned, required frequent resets, & ultimately failed completely. When I contacted the dealership 10/23/25, the earliest service appt was 12/17/25. Upon arrival, I was informed that the infotainment system would need to be repaired before the recall software update could be applied. I explained that the failure itself was the reason for the recall. Despite this, I was required to pay a $196 diagnostic fee to determine if the failure was recall-related. After the eval, the dealership stated the failure was not Ford’s responsibility & provided an estimate of approximately $1,672.61 w/o tax to repair the system on a '22 vehicle. This determination contradicts the stated safety basis of the recall. I contacted my insurance provider to explore coverage. The claim was denied, w/the insurer stating the issue was not caused by an accident or break-in, but was consistent w/a vehicle defect. Despite this, I was still charged the diagnostic fee. Research indicates the recall involves an electrical defect, not only a software issue. A non-functioning infotainment system impacts access to safety alerts & vehicle information, which presents a legitimate safety risk. Ford & the dealership refused to repair the system under the recall, refund the diagnostic fee, or acknowledge the failure as recall-related. I'm continuing to operate a vehicle w/a known safety defect. I'm requesting NHTSA review if recall remedies are being improperly limited, if consumers are being charged for recall-related defects , and if manufacturer &dealership practices comply w/ fed safety requirements.

NHTSA ODI 11708904

Front camera only works about 1/4 of the time. Most of the time its just black.

NHTSA ODI 11708950

Tried to get my vehicle fixed under recall Ford mistakenly told me that these were aftermarket rear shocks and that they weren't covered upon fixing the vehicle myself and bringing the shocks into a different dealership they told me that they were covered and should have been fixed under recall I've been trying to get reimbursed by Ford for this and I've been getting the runaround I've been promised call backs from supervisors and have not got any they are well past their 60 day window per their policy to respond this is going on 6 months now I've been trying to get reimbursed for this fix

NHTSA ODI 11701988

Ford has an active recall for failed rear shock absorbers. My bronco was inspected at the Ford dealership, the tech indicated the shock absorbers failed inspection and needed a recall. A picture was sent to Ford, Ford declined the recall stating the rust was not corrosion. Therefore, my bronco did not receive the recall. Recall number is.25V025.

NHTSA ODI 11702033

See attached document for complaint. Dear Ford Motor Company, NHTSA Officials, and Lindsay Ford of Wheaton: I am the registered owner of a 2022 Ford vehicle, XXXXX. I am in receipt of NHTSA Safety Recall Notice 22S72 (dated November 2025, enclosed herein), which states in part: "Vehicle identification Number (VIN): [partial VIN redacted] ... This recall applies to vehicles which may have a defective motor assembly that can cause sudden loss of power, stalling, or fire risk while driving. Until parts are available, Ford recommends parking the vehicle outdoors and away from structures." I am terrified to drive this vehicle. The recall explicitly warns of fire risk, sudden power loss, and inability to restart, all life-threatening conditions. Ford admits no remedy is currently available, and the interim instruction to park outdoors is not a fix; it is an admission that the vehicle is unreasonably dangerous. My Legal Rights Under Federal and State Law: NHTSA Authority (49 CFR § 577.5) "The manufacturer shall remedy the defect or noncompliance without charge when the vehicle is presented for remedy." 1. Ford has failed to provide a timely remedy and instead issued a "park outside" advisory, which does not eliminate the hazard. 2. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.) Ford's express and implied warranties of safety and merchantability have been breached. A vehicle that can catch fire or stall without warning is not fit for its ordinary purpose (safe transportation). 3. Maryland Lemon Law / UCC § 2-314 (Implied Warranty of Merchantability) A known fire hazard renders the vehicle defective and unmerchantable. I have a right to revocation of acceptance and replacement or refund. 4. Ford's Own Recall Language The notice states: "If you are not comfortable driving your vehicle, contact your dealer. "I am not comfortable. I am afraid for my life and my family's safety. I am copying the dealership as well. DEMAND FOR RELIEF: Within seven (7) business days of receipt of this letter, I demand: 1. A brand-new, identical or comparable 2022+ model replacement vehicle (same trim, options, and features), delivered at Ford's expense, with: 0 Zero miles or loaner credit until delivery All taxes, title, registration, and delivery fees paid by Ford 0 Full transfer of remaining factory warranty 2. Immediate pickup of the defective vehicle at Ford's expense 3. Written confirmation that the replacement vehicle is not subject to Recall 22S72 or any open safety recalls 4. $1,500 inconvenience stipend for stress, loss of use, and reliance on unsafe transportation FAILURE TO COMPLY: If Ford fails to meet this demand within seven (7) business days, I will pursue small claims/superior court action for breach of warranty, revocation, and damages; and, seek punitive damages for reckless endangerment (knowingly selling/distributing a fire-hazard vehicle).

NHTSA ODI 11701153

The front shocks are leaking and not operating properly. This is a similar known issue with the rear shocks. This is a similar part on the front and Ford is not acknowledging the issue. Loss of vehicle control could occur if they continue to leak and degrade in performance.

NHTSA ODI 11700735

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was almost struck by another vehicle due to the hesitation of vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue, and the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer confirmed that the failure was likely related to the recall; however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. 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 failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA ODI 11699743

Adaptive Cruise Control was enabled and in use and the vehicle nearly rammed into the leading vehicle. The vehicle speed and distance became erratic and finally the vehicle had an alert that the ACC was unavailable. This was a very scary incident and could have resulted in a collision. an earlier model Bronco had a misalignment radar module recall but it appears my vehicle should also be included in this recall as well.

NHTSA ODI 11699988