What 143 owners told NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Later Release

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact had not received the recall letter from the manufacturer. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that parts 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 informed of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA ODI 11695797

The contact owns a 2023 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 11695194

The contact owned a 2023 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. The contact stated that while driving approximately 73 MPH, the vehicle experienced an unknown failure 16-18 minutes later. Based on the contact's memory, the vehicle caught on fire, rolled down an embankment, crashed into a tree and came to a stop. It was unknown whether a warning light was illuminated. All the air bags deployed. The contact stated that while the vehicle was burning, the contact's legs were trapped due to the impact of the crash. The local rescue squad arrived at the scene and assisted the contact out of the vehicle. The rescue squad transported the contact to the ambulance, which transported the contact to the hospital. The contact stated that the vehicle burned completely and the fire extended to the surrounding woods. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department. It was unknown whether a fire department report was filed. A police report was filed, but the police report information was not available. The contact received medical assistance and was informed that she had sustained a fractured sternum, 7 fractured ribs and cuts and bruises on the legs. The contact was also diagnosed with traumatic amnesia. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a local tow yard, where it remained for further investigation. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the vehicle insurance company for assistance. No further information was available. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ODI 11691052

The contact owns a 2023 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 11690375

The transmission and/or shift-by-wire control system appears to have failed. While the vehicle was in motion, the system engaged “Park” and remained stuck in this position. The vehicle immediately became immobilized and could not be shifted out of Park. The vehicle remained locked in Park for 3 weeks. The failure occurred without prior warning and eliminated essential vehicle control functions. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? I could not cross the border in a tow truck with a stranger- so I had it repaired in Tijuana at a Ford Service Center. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Ford service facility (Ford Surman BC – Tijuana, Baja California), where technicians confirmed a defect-related failure and performed warranty repairs to restore functionality. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? Yes. An authorized Ford dealer inspected the vehicle and conducted the warranty repair. The manufacturer has been notified of the incident. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning indicators were displayed before the incident. After the uncommanded shift into Park and immobilization, the instrument cluster displayed multiple error messages including “Park Brake Fault – Service Now” and “Pre-Collision Assist Not Available.” Additional context: The vehicle had been serviced at an authorized Ford dealership in the United States less than one month prior to the incident and had fewer than 13,000 miles Vehicle broke down at night with my children in the vehicle. I incurred costs from tow trucks and rentals to get to work the following week. Now with this new Recall and no possible repair for it, this vehicle is extremely unsafe, I have been in communication with Ford and they claim they are going to do nothing about. Please help.

NHTSA ODI 11690184

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle unexpectedly lurched forward. There was no warning light illuminated. 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 vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 but was unable to confirm when parts would be available, and filed a case. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

NHTSA ODI 11688852

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact searched and verified that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 11687652

The contact owns a 2023 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 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 11686523

Transmission violently jerks when shifting making it unsafe to even drive. Severe uneven shifting. RPM fluctuations exacerbate the problem ( since a normal automatic transmission will naturally shift upon acceleration at specific intervals, but not this one). Also would not shift into Park or reverse. We finally had to have it towed to the shop. This is a 2023 Ford Bronco sport and should be recalled. The transmission is a severely flawed and unsafe design.

NHTSA ODI 11684701

On August 16, 2025 while accelerating on an on ramp to the PA turnpike my vehicle stopped acceleration which nearly caused an accident as I was trying to merge on turnpike and my vehicle stopped. A few days before my screen went black. I have had issues with this vehichle for the back up camera and the collision warning coming on when there was nothing near the vehicle (this was corrected by the dealership). I took my vehicle to the dealership on 8/25/25 concerning the black screen and loss of acceleration and was told no error code came up on the event.

NHTSA ODI 11683608

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after driving for a while, the TPMS warning light turned off independently. Additionally, while the vehicle was parked and running, the horn started honking unintendedly and failed to turn off. The vehicle was driven for a while, and the horn became disabled and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, it was not officially diagnosed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that there were no active recalls on the VIN for the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

NHTSA ODI 11681265

I am the owner of a small car rental business located in california]. My business fleet includes two Ford Bronco Sport vehicles, which are critical to my operations. This letter is a formal request for an immediate remedy and financial reimbursement for significant business losses I am incurring as a direct result of Ford's Safety Recall # 25 s76, #25V467. Due to the nature of this recall I have been forced to remove both vehicles from my rental fleet as of [XXX]]. These two vehicles represent 50% of my entire business fleet. Please advise. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11680761

The contact owns a 2023 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. Several local dealers were 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 11680423

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to refuel the vehicle. The contact noticed that the fuel tank did not have a lever or cap to lock the fuel tank. The contact stated that to add fuel to the vehicle, the contact just pushed open the fuel tank compartment to add fuel to the vehicle. The contact was concerned about the vehicle not having a fuel cap. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe, and the security of the fuel tank was very unsafe. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer suggested that the contact purchase an aftermarket lock for the fuel tank. The contact had received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced an issue related to the recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 28,111.

NHTSA ODI 11679817

The car in front of the car ahead of me slammed on their breaks so I slammed on mine. The car directly in front of me hit their breaks last but my car never stopped until it hit the car. I was pushing on the break as hard as I possibly could and it just felt like the car wouldn’t stop

NHTSA ODI 11678401

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image occasionally appeared blank, and the image was also occasionally frozen. The dealer was contacted, and informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

NHTSA ODI 11678268

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that a mobile technician arrived at the residence to perform the recall repair; however, the rear-view camera software upgrade was unsuccessful. The dealer contacted the manufacturer for assistance, but the issue persisted. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11675541

I purchased the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport brand new, since then there have been at least 3-4 recalls on it. The catalytic converter had to be replaced and now the transmission needs to be replaced. This vehicle, Ford Bronco Sport, has had issues that i feel Ford has been negligent in addressing through recalls. The vehicle has been in a Ford garage for 3+ months waiting on repairs to the transmission. Research has shown that there are lawsuits about these transmissions that Ford is not addressing. They sold me a lemon and refuse to make it right. The most recent recall being the fuel injector. Multiple recalls, faulty transmission, faulty catalytic converter, whats next? Something needs to be done about this.

NHTSA ODI 11675630

We received the recall notice NHTSA Recall Number25V467 and called both the dealer and Ford to inquire about our son's safety traveling from RI to FL and the potential safety issues related to this recall. Ford's only advice was to "hope" nothing happens before they have the parts to fix the fuel injector safety issue with no idea of the timeframe for the remedy. It is unbelievable that a company can alert customers to a known safety issue with no recommendations to ensure the safety of drivers or planned remedy. When a potential health or safety issue is identified in other industries, the product is immediately pulled from the market and customers are told to immediately discontinue the use or consumption. Why are automobile companies allowed to recommend to consumers that they continue to drive a car with a known fire risk until a remedy is in place? At a minimum Ford should offer free inspections of the impacted parts/systems to assess driving safety until a long term remedy is in place. This is at least the fourth issue with the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. I believe the fuel injector issue has had a previous recall that did not work. Ford offers no loaner cars, dealer transportation, or compensation for recall repairs causing owners added expenses and missed work time. How many recalls are allowed on a car model until the company is required to compensate owners? Regulations need to change to ensure driver safety as soon as a safety issue is identified and there should be mandatory compensation for owners that need to have a recall remedied, especially one that is reoccurring.

NHTSA ODI 11675309

Recall Action Soon Issue Since 07-18-2025 Fuel injector replacement For More Information Telematics Generated Issue Recall Action Soon Issue Since 03-14-2025 Drivers side seat buckle replacement

NHTSA ODI 11674865

The contact owns a 2023 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 contact stated that the speedometer, TPMS, and back over prevention system malfunctioned, and the warning lights illuminated while activated on the infotainment center. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent but became constant failures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and undisclosed repairs were performed on the sensors. The vehicle had been repaired twice. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 31,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11674476

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the cold cranking amp battery installed during the vehicle assembly was incorrect and informed the contact that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V158000 (POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 43,000.

NHTSA ODI 11670167

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact had taken the vehicle for scheduled maintenance and was informed that the rear shocks were leaking and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was bouncing while depressing the accelerator or while driving over a deformation in the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

NHTSA ODI 11666698

The contact's mother owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle while coming to a stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V859000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 32,800.

NHTSA ODI 11662799

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of a busy intersection. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. Additionally, while at a stop light with the Automatic Shut Off feature activated, the vehicle drove forward after releasing the brake pedal but immediately shut off. The vehicle was taken to several local dealers who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.

NHTSA ODI 11653929