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2024 Ford Bronco: common problems and reliability
· 6th generationToo new to grade yet.
78 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 16 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Bronco?The 2024 Ford Bronco has 78 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 16 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and structure. Owners most often flag transmission problems including harsh cold-start shifts: rpm fluctuation, and shuddering after torque converter replacement.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Ford Bronco vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Bronco?
Across the 7 Bronco model years we track, complaint volume runs from 108 (1996) to 379 (2022). With 78 complaints, the 2024 Bronco sits below the model's median of 108.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Bronco
visibility:glass, side/rear
Campaign 24V142000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
Campaign 24V189000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Campaign 24V770000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
suspension:rear:shock absorber
Campaign 25V025000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
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power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
Campaign 25V164000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Campaign 25V308000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
Campaign 25V303000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Campaign 25V310000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V315000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 25V597000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The bolts securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, which can result in a fuel leak.
equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Campaign 25V685000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
back over prevention:software
Campaign 26V124000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 26V236000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 26V268000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
structure:body
Campaign 26V403000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
engine
Campaign 26V468000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
What owners report on the 6th generation Bronco
Owner sentiment for the 2020-2026 Bronco is mixed and heavily split by model year and by which vehicle is actually being discussed.
- Very frequentGeneral build-quality and reliability inconsistency, especially on 2021-2022 models
- RecurrentTransmission problems including harsh cold-start shifts
RPM fluctuation, and shuddering after torque converter replacement.
- RecurrentRecalls, most notably for fuel injector issues
- IsolatedEngine failures requiring replacement under warranty
- IsolatedDead battery caused by low voltage and systems staying on longer than expected
Owner insights for the 6th generation Bronco. Read the full 6th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Bronco listings typically run $33,900–$45,124.
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