2023 Ford BRONCO SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
153 owner complaints analyzed
14 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 43 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 34 of 153 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 21 | 13.7% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 9.8% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 8.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 12 | 7.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 3.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 34 |
| Electrical System | 33 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 30 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Tv/Radio/Speakers | 5 |
Engine: 34; Electrical System: 33; Fuel System, Gasoline: 30; Fuel/Propulsion System: 27; Power Train: 19; Unknown Or Other: 16; Service Brakes: 8; Equipment:Appliance:Tv/Radio/Speakers: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 20 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 17 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 17; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 110 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 51 |
2023: 17; 2024: 43; 2025: 42; 2026: 51
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11543907 · 2023-09-11 (September 11, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, an emissions warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he drove to a dealer who diagnosed that the gas vaporizer cannister had been punctured by road debris. The cannister was made out plastic with no protection from road debris. The contact stated that the cannister was located on the driver’s side of the vehicle approximately 40 inches from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the plastic cannister could be subject to failure from road debri…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11543907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11566060 · 2024-01-17 (January 17, 2024)
Fuel pump loose in gas tank. Ocassional smell of fuel in cabin when starting vehicle. RPMs stick at high levels occassionally.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11566060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11526859 · 2023-06-13 (June 13, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V021000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11526859 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11530688 · 2023-07-06 (July 6, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V021000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact then received a second notice that parts were available. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was dropped off for the service. The vehicle remained in the dealer possession for over a week; however, the dealer later stated that parts were not yet available. The contact was instructed to pick up her vehicle. The manufacturer had bee…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11530688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11570652 · 2024-02-07 (February 7, 2024)
My wife and I bought a brand-new 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks edition in Jully of 2023. After about a month of ownership and less than 1000 miles, we noticed when we would press the accelerator, the vehicle would take 5-6 seconds to react to the accelerator. When it finally did, the car would rev up to about 6000rpm and lurch forward. We took it to the dealer and they assured us there was nothing wrong and just reset the car's computer. A month or so later we noticed the same issue with acceleration, but this time the car also completely …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11570652 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11621848 · 2024-10-24 (October 24, 2024)
I was able to start my vehicle in my driveway, without the key. Unknown to me at the time, the key was in fact in my house, in my bedroom, not in my purse, or on my body. But I was able to drive 15 miles without that key. Fortunately the automatic start/stop was engaged, if it hadn't been I could've been stranded at an intersection or worse, had an accident stalled at an intersection. Once the car was turned off it would not restart, it said "no key detected". I was left stranded in someone's driveway until my son drove to my home to retrieve t…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11621848 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11534194 · 2023-07-24 (July 24, 2023)
The transmission has very rough shifts particularly at low speeds between 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. It feels like the clutch sometimes does not fully engage, and the vehicle over-revs before finally getting into gear. This causes hesitation and poses a safety danger in particular when making turns like left turns in the city from a stop. I am concerned that even with sufficient space, the vehicle will hesitate to accelerate and I could get into an accident. I have not observed any warning lamps or other messages and the vehicle has not yet been i…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11534194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11626067 · 2024-11-18 (November 18, 2024)
In September my dad was driving my car in eco mode and the wrench light came on. I got an alert in my ford app that there was a transmission problem and lack of power issue. My dad and husband were in CO at the time with my car. They took it to a dealership and the light had gone off they said it was pulling turbo codes. They drove it back to AR and I took it in the shop and they said nothing was wrong and couldn’t find an issue. I did have the recall for loss of power fixed in May. When the light came on in the car in September there was a not…
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Owner report 11585381 · 2024-04-26 (April 26, 2024)
The contact's wife owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jumpstarted with Roadside Assistance. Additionally, the contact stated that the Auto Stop/Start feature was intermittently inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the Auto Stop/Start feature was malfunctioning due to low battery. The dealer recharged the battery; however, the failure recurred while driving the same day. The vehicle was not repaired. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11585381 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11598003 · 2024-07-01 (July 1, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport.The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the four-wheel drive engaged and disengaged independently. The contact stated she heard a loud clanking noise coming from the front tires as the four-wheel drive warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and noticed smoke and a small fire coming from the front of the hood. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with some water from her water bottle. The fire department or local police department was not contact…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11598003 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11583559 · 2024-04-17 (April 17, 2024)
Vehicle stopped running without any warnings. Lost power, power steering and I don't know what else.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11583559 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11586909 · 2024-05-03 (May 3, 2024)
After having an Oil Change / Simple first time service, my Radio Screen Resets EVERY time you turn the car off. Most recently though, I was driving for about 3 miles or so, and the Reverse Camera Froze on the screen, nothing would clear it. The Radio / Power button did not work, no sound, no anything would work. I could not turn my car off as I was driving. I did place the car in park at a red light and still no change, camera stayed frozen / stuck on the screen, radio id stuck on panel (tiny screen behind the steering wheel). No Sound Nothing.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11586909 at NHTSA ↗