2025 Ford BRONCO SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 35 complaints (17.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 6 | 17.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 11.4% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 8.6% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.9% |
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 | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
Engine: 6; Power Train: 6; Air Bags: 5; Service Brakes: 3; Steering: 3; Suspension: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Seat Belts: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (6). 28 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 25 |
2025: 10; 2026: 25
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 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 11678238 · 2025-08-04 (August 4, 2025)
THE STEERING MOVED SUDDENLY BY ITSELF; several times on highways. Never had a vehicle do that before.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11678238 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11691015 · 2025-10-02 (October 2, 2025)
Traveling on I5 SB, near Longview, WA. Vehicle steering whell was jerked from my hands. I blacked out briefly from side window impact. Vehicle rolled over into trees and bushes next to the freeway. When I was able to finally see the vehicle at the tow yard. The Right front wheel assy, had seperated from the vehicle and was placed in the rear area of the vehicle. It had been sheared off in the accident. That is why I suspect a DEFECT. This vehicle line has been cited in several mishaps associated with steering issues, and a recall has been …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11691015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11679469 · 2025-08-08 (August 8, 2025)
2025 Bronco Do not drive your vehicle until your recall service is complete. Safety Recalls* Loose or missing upper ball joint fastener Recall incomplete Loose or missing upper ball joint fastener Recall incomplete Front upper control arm to knuckle ball joint loose or missing fastener Recall incomplete Inspect seat bolt presence and torque - recall is unable to be performed at this time. Please check the fsa landing page for more details. Recall incomplete Do not drive - front lower arm to frame attachment fastener inspection Recall …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11679469 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11745338 · 2026-06-20 (June 20, 2026)
The powertrain stopped shifting properly and unable to drive smoothly and at a proper speed. Pulled over and and it could not be shifted out of PARK. Had to be towed to a Ford dealer shop. Ford App sent message: POERTRAIN MALFUNCTION REDUCED POWER
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11745338 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11682065 · 2025-08-21 (August 21, 2025)
Brake failure caused a crash. Car was damaged.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11682065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11721991 · 2026-03-04 (March 4, 2026)
Every morning when I back out of my driveway the brakes squeel as if the wear pad indicators have reached end of life. I took this to the dealer and they said this is completely normal
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11721991 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11749893 · 2026-07-12 (July 12, 2026)
While driving home and stopped at a red light, the dashboard displayed a "Service Required" warning followed immediately by a "Shift System Fault" message. The vehicle would not accelerate and stalled in the middle of the road with traffic going around me. I was unable to move the vehicle until I was able to restart it, which took at minimum 2 tries and 5 minutes. The warning cleared after restarting but the vehicle had been purchased 11 days prior with only 18,241 miles. The problem has not yet been confirmed by a dealer but I am scheduled to …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11749893 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11751201 · 2026-07-17 (July 17, 2026)
This is a third occurrence related to NHTSA complaints 11749893 and 11750183. On July 15, 2026, at approximately 7:30-7:42 AM, while driving to a scheduled Ford service appointment, the vehicle exhibited hesitation and delayed acceleration at multiple intersections, not isolated to one location. Although the vehicle's auto start-stop feature has been manually disabled, the hesitation at each stop felt similar to that feature engaging and re-engaging the engine. The vehicle then stalled completely at an intersection and would not move for approx…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11751201 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11733206 · 2026-04-23 (April 23, 2026)
While driving my 2025 Ford Bronco Sport (approximately 14,600 miles), I made contact with an object on the roadway that did not feel like a severe impact. Immediately afterward, the vehicle began leaking fuel from the underside. The vehicle was not driveable due to the active fuel leak and had to be towed to a dealership for inspection. This situation posed a significant safety risk due to the presence of leaking fuel, which could increase the risk of fire or environmental hazard. There were no warning lights, messages, or prior symptoms bef…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11733206 at NHTSA ↗