On the contrary, the Subaru Outback or the Toyota 4Runner would make a good alternative to the Bronco Sport. 1. Then the windshield starts to fog up on the outside because of the high humidity outside and a cold windshield. Neither of those seem reasonable. We made the first available appointment with the dealership in havana fl and took our vehicle in on july 11th. - pulled out of intersection and was traveling on a slight uphill at 18pmh - interior of vehicle smelled sweet and we noticed white smoke filling behind the vehicle - warning lights for battery (red battery) and service (wrench) came on and then a warning to stop vehicle and restart engine. After connecting my bronco to the motorhome and putting it in the tow mode the following will occur. The vehicle needed to be put in neutral and pushed to the side of the road by me and my son to clear the intersection. At that point the check engine light, in dash notifications and fordpass app notices indicated a serious mechanical malfunction. 8. I was a passenger in this ford bronco sport, non of the airbags went off. The contact stated that additional force was needed while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The engine had of course ceased to run. Like jeep ford should be replacing the windshield with a better product. I have experienced this in the off roading in colorado. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Getting worse as we accumulate miles. The failure mileage was unknown. The brakes are really weak. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. On june 24th with 700 miles on the odometer I began a cross country drive to wisconsin for a family vacation. This was bought less than a month . There is also a grinding noise sometimes when vehicle is lit in drive. Have 10,000 miles, has run rough since purchase. There were people standing just to the right of the parked car I hit. Engine completely destroyed with no notice at 4600 miles destroyed itself in less than three minutes while driving. They keep popping out. The approximate failure mileage was 600. The starter would engage, but the engine would not fire back up. Some claim that the windshield glass is too thin. They agreed there was a tsb for caliper pins and bushings, so they did that work. The contact drove back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was no engine oil. So typically other important components are swapped out at the same time with that being said, the ford dealership advised the exhaust clamp wasn't tightening correctly so they ordered a new clamp and are putting it on tomorrow. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. Vehicle completely shut down while driving. The dealer was notified, and the contact was scheduled and appointment for the following month. The vehicle was not repaired. I'm getting mine replaced but how can I trust that it won't happen again. Problem confirmed by ford engineers. I am not an engineer but there is obviously an issue with these doors that may be some type of safety issue. We finally got our brakes replaced once parts became available, but this did not fix the rear brake sound. The windshield needs to be made out of thicker glass. We do that for you, and you wont have to pay us, the law says that Ford must. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. This hasn't ever happened before. I have had many cars and mostly used cars and never have I heard this horrible noise when breaking while backing up. In the meantime, you are welcome to call us right away at 855-301-2100. However, I wonder if this problem is related to the ongoing investigation of defective valves in the 2. 4,400 miles on her. The contact stated that while driving soon after starting the vehicle, while the gear shifter was in reverse(r), the brake pedal was depressed and there was a loud squeaking sound. Engine failed and replaced under warranty. The vehicle loses all power and electrical for no reason while being driven. The brakes make (a) squeaking noise when in reverse mode.. The failure mileage was approximately 4,200. The service department reported today that I had a catastrophic engine failure. If I am driving downhill the delay is longer. Nothing would work. Small rocks hit the glass and caused instant cracks well over 8 inches in length. They acknowledged that the rear pads usually last twice as long as the front, but my vehicle is opposite that. I can't get my brakes repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that her vin was not included in the recall. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco. Describe your legal concern or comment Briefly describe your experience Briefly describe your experience. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle failure caused an extremely unsafe condition which caused me to navigate without power, in moderate traffic, from the #1 lane, across the #2 lane and onto the shoulder. Driver and passengers had to exit vehicle into traffic to avoid dangerously sitting in disabled vehicle on road with significant traffic. Also, with lane keep assist vehicle will steer entirely into other lane without any correction from the safety system. The seatbelt strap did leave a red mark on his neck from being wrapped around. Since then, the vehicle proved its mettle under various driving scenarios as well as under serious off-roading activities too. Yes dealer has car and told be it need booster. The vehicle was not repaired. This is a known valve issue and I have included my engine build date sticker in the photos. Small rock hit my windshield and caused a huge 12+ inch crack in the middle of the windshield. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. No warning lamps or other indicators were present. I'm very concerned for the safety and integrity of the windshields that are being put in these vehicles. I thought you all can look in t o this and see what is causing it. Engine dead. Brian Jones spent more than 20 years working as an ASE Certified Master Tech and Parts Specialist at multiple dealerships. While not all mention the recall in their complaints, 9 do. Like im going to lose the vechicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front sensors needed to be replaced. Dealer to follow up next week. The Ford Bronco gained immense popularity the moment it was launched in an all-new avatar owing to the SUVs iconic history. The fuel pump was replaced but the dealership did not know if the replacement had been redesigned to prevent such catastrophic failures in the future. This car has been in maintenance on three other occasions to have the electrically operated systems repaired. Brand new badlands package. 2022 - bronco was towing 1 boat on a single axle trailer (total weight less than 3000lbs). No warning lights were illuminated. Sincerely, [xxx]. The contact had not experienced a failure. The dealer inspected the brakes but could not duplicate the failure. In november 2021, I received delivery of my new ford bronco 4wd badlands vehicle. This is dangerous and potentially life threatening. Yes available for inspection. At the time I was on a major highway and barely had enough time to get off on the shoulder before the engine quit entirely. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. 7 l engine failed going down the interstate in the middle lane. My new bronco just started slowing down and I was almost killed by traffic swerving around me. When turning on the car and getting it into drive, the car does not move as it seems to be stuck in neutral. Car is scheduled for a safelite replacement. We are ranked A+ by the BBB. I quickly put the transmission in neutral and pulled off to the side of the street. We get the error messages shown repeatedly below saying "drive mode not available." The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle performed as designed per the factory package. The dealer had not yet diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. This is a serious design flaw. The consumer stated the manufaucturer had not made any effort to acknowledge the failure. New engine replaced. On 12/11/2021 at 1,166 miles and after 35 days of owning the new vehicle I was traveling on interstate 40 about 400 miles from home. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal squealing noise detected. Finally gets some power and hazards are able to come on but they are faulty and glitch, do not stay consistently on. More than 6 months is not a reasonable time when there is a risk of crash. When driving forward abnormal noises occurs but this noise is not consistent. You typically need to have at least 60k miles on the average vehicle before the fuel pump starts to give out also, if a vehicle's fuel system is at the point where fuel pump replacement is necessary, it is 10 times likely other components are faulty: electrical connections, fuel injectors, clogged fuel filters, etc. The contact received manufacturer recall number: 21c23 (air bags), nhtsa campaign number: (awaiting) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. It was my engine losing compression and my engine failing. The consumer stated the manufaucturer had not made any effort to acknowledge the 2. The contact had not experienced a failure. It isnt just faulty valves causing Ford Bronco engine failures, as another design flaw is contributing to the problem. One of the complaints records an injury that was the result of brake failure. No loaner given. Was not able to restart once coming to a complete stop. Which spun my car about 180 and about 15 feet from where I was parked. When backing up there is a howling sound while applying the brakes. The pre collision assist / warning is not working at all. This dealership service department confirmed the engine rattling shuttering/whirring noises are not normal also, but they suspect it's something to do with the transmission. I have the same symptoms of recall 21v625000, they check my suv however they said its not afected by the recall and the problem is still happening. Parts distribution disconnect. 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