My vehicle started showing power loss, and within 1 mile of driving completely died and refused to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. I'm very concerned for the safety and integrity of the windshields that are being put in these vehicles. At some point the battery will fail before its 60 months. The contact stated he called the local dealer who informed him they were unable to repair the vehicle due to not having the part available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was purchased for peace of mind and right now we are unsettled! Thankfully, quick thinking and holding the seatbelt away from his neck allowed me to be on the phone with 911 and when they got here allowed me to hold it away from his neck to keep it from choking him and potentially him turning blue from no oxygen. I feel like these are going to degrade severely quickly. It immediately started to crack approx 8". They coverd it up never gave me sheet what was look at. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, she heard an abnormal sound and became aware that the driver's side rear window had shattered. Dealer claimed they couldn't verify. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the lower control arm was defective; the mechanic referred him to a dealer. Most of the visibility/wiper problems involve windows and windshields shattering. Thank you for your help. Click on other model year to view more problems: 2022. It was my engine losing compression and my engine failing. But it never worked at all. We were on vacation in miami, florida in february 2022 driving in stop and go traffic when our 2021 ford bronco with 2. This happens at various driving speeds (not specific to driving slow or fast). I was able to pull close to the side, but still in traffic. The exhaust stains show evidence that the whole and the exhaust leaking out has been taking place for quite some time. I made it to the side of the highway and waited 90 minutes for a tow truck to come get me. This could have been a bad accident if it had happened on a highway at speeds. Additionally, the back door does not lock under any circumstances. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer on five occasions, and the mechanics were unable to duplicate the failure. We are Lemberg Law, a Consumer Law Firm. 1pm - I requested via text message to scott service advisor access to the my request above. This hassle is also distracting to the driver. It melted. I am not an engineer but there is obviously an issue with these doors that may be some type of safety issue. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. Towed to dealership. Was fortunate to be able to coast to the shoulder. Had towed to dealer. On some occasions, transmission fluid may be contaminated from coolant in the radiator. My toddler in his car seat while we were driving, reached over and grab the seatbelt that was closest to his car seat with his hand. I want to stress how incredibly lucky I was that this happened close to home. They started a inspection/diagnoses on my vehicle without knowing at all why my vehicle was towed in. Ford is not helping me since there family own dealers. 10. That dealership asked me to restart my bronco to see if the code reset. Within 10 minutes the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames and destroyed two other vehicles and did additional property damage. Had the unit towed to the dealership and the engine was replaced in about a months time. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. 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 fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. No indicators on the dash as to what was happening. The failure mileage was 89. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v922000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. That was over 4 times now that the dealer denied there was a problem. The failure mileage was approximately 9,202. The failure mileage was 2,000. I drive for a living with people with disabilities. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v922000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco. If it hadn't happened in that spot, I wouldn't have had a shoulder to pull over to. Car is scheduled for a safelite replacement. The approximate failure mileage was 600. The Ford Bronco Sport transmission problems are among the most common among the rest that is closely followed by the braking issue as well. I quickly put the transmission in neutral and pulled off to the side of the street. The vehicle was not repaired. Describe your legal concern or comment Briefly describe your experience Briefly describe your experience. 11,000 miles. At $34,315 to start, it costs $6000 more than the base model and brings a long list of upgrades. On june 24th with 700 miles on the odometer I began a cross country drive to wisconsin for a family vacation. Because my speed was only 30mph, it was easy to just come to a stop after a short roll anytime the bronco sport shuts off it automatically goes into park. The contact sustained a broken hip, injuries to her pelvis, left clavicle, and right rib, as well as a head injury causing a minor brain bleed. I had my dogs with me and it was 25 degrees out. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco. First open case with ford motor company was closed at their discretion for their reasons the day it was opened first case number: [xxx] second case number was also closed the day it was open due to the dealerships report after looking at nothing and the car is supposedly drivable! The vehicle was delivered to the dealership, but as per guidance from corporate they are unable to now sell the vehicle. Once I turned it off that screen stayed on all night with that message with a few accessory lights. I went for a road trip with my family and friends in my new car. The soft top is ripping and shredding apart, causing unbearable and distracting road noise. The NHTSA records state that despite wearing a shining armor in the form of the Bronco, the SUV failed to live up to the hype, solely due to the manufacturing defects. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 923. Every morning or when it's raining out the breaks make a horrible loud grinding noise on when hitting the breaks as you back up. The manufacturer was notified and sent a video of the failure; however, the contact had not received a call back from the manufacturer. The contact then drove across the street and parked the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. I was doing approximately 80 mph on the highway when the vehicle shuddered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. My wife was in the vehicle with me and was terrified. Web1 Failure of plastic vacuum lines 7 people have reported this 4 Plugged idle control valve/throttle plate may cause rough idling 4 people have reported this 1 Front Brake So, here is a list of the most common type of transmission problems. Sort of scary when it does it. 23.25 mpg, Fuel Economy The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. It should immediately be taken off the streets and taken back to the ford lab for assessment; if this the first ever issue like this for the 2021 bronco sport respectfully [xxx] on behalf of [xxx], owner of vehicle indian - [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). I parked my car and we went in to use the restrooms, while in the restroom my nephew heard someone say that there was a car on fire in the parking lot. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and referred the contact to nhtsa. Parts distribution disconnect. We've fixed thousands of lemon problems. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel intermittently illuminated and then went blank. While driving on interstate I noticed what seemed to be small gravel (sand like) hitting the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who took the rear brake apart and diagnosed that no issues were found. While not all mention the recall in their complaints, 9 do. Vin tool confirms parts are not available. Will be taking to dealer very soon. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v625000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. One plume was the tailpipe and the other was shooting straight down from underneath the vehicle. There was no warning sign. - pulled to the side of the road to a safe position and powered off the engine, allowed several minutes for it to cool then attempted to restart the engine with no luck. I called another dealership and they were able to get it in 1/13/23. Talked to someone at the ford custome service was told over and over again I was not included. Engine locked up with 1,255 miles. 1/10/23 I was driving my bronco and all of a sudden it lost power. I see they had problems with this in the 6 cylinder but I have the 4 cylinder and this happened. 7l engine, almost 2400 miles. There were no warning lights or any warning prior to the engine stopping and a large amount of smoke to the point that my wife thought the whole vehicle was on fire. The dealership has not told me anything on how or why this happened other than the motor needs to be replaced. There was no warning light illuminated. We felt this was not a normal noise as we had never heard this on any other new cars we've had. 2021 bronco sport Sep 15, 2021 #4 Tammy G said: Hi I have a 2021 Outer Banks. Plenty of daylight. If the needle bearings become warm, you will generally hear strange noises coming from the transmission while in driving gears. The dealership cannot tell me why the battery/vehicle just died as it did. I was unable to get it off the road because it was locked in gear. Yes available for inspection. The passenger side top door airbag is constantly getting wet from this leak as water passes through. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. This is a definite life-threatening defect needing prompt investigation and remedy. Below is the recall that I am referring to manufacturer recall number22s73 nhtsa recall number22v859 I'm just hoping to be able to drive a safe car and I'm concerned that this is a danger to me and my passengers and I'm not sure what I can do about it because even the dealership doesn't have a solution. The entire electrical system shut down and the emergency brake was applied. The contact disengaged the brake hold assist. Battery replaced, alternator and more but it still is unsafe to drive. At 6000+ miles I took tech for a ride and verified shudder. Then I heard the sound of the window cracking across from the lower drivers side to the center of the window. Small rock hit my windshield and caused a huge 12+ inch crack in the middle of the windshield. Low levels of transmission fluid are usually caused by leaks in the transmission system itself. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. The company acknowledges that the rear brake linings may have been incorrectly manufactured which can affect braking performance. 1. Four people stopped to help her and get her to the side of the road. I was approx 6 blocks from my hospital approaching a busy intersection and my bronco sport [2021] lost all power. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Problems with the engine loses power and a message appears on the screen of the bus that says "transmission system failure" from the 1st day I bought it and the ford does not solve my problem. When the two high wiper blade settings are selected, the wipers run for around 30-40 seconds, then slow down and eventually stop. Another 2021 Bronco owner whose vehicle had just over 5,000 miles on the clock, was told that the parts for the recall repair werent available. The contact was able to drive; however, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The problem is with the 2. I do need to apply more than normal braking while stopping. transmission problems The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. I took it back to van horn in lomira wi for that inspection on 12/9/22. Brake Repair. There have been many complaints on online forums of these windshields cracking on the new bronco. I have a brake recall related to a safety defect. This has been going on for over a year now. 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. 2022 - service advisor & manager reached out to advise that one spark plug was sheared off and that the engine would need to be replaced and possibly the turbos; fomoco would confirm what to replace. The first time they replaced the motor and the second time they said they couldn't fix it. The first records 9 complaints while the second, specifically for the Bronco Sport, currently has a list of 46 complaints. Powering the Bronco Sport is a standard 1.5-liter turbocharged EcoBoost straight-3 engine that generates 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle was not repaired. Inspection underway today at non-ford repair facility. We are ranked A+ by the BBB. An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front brake pads were replaced. Parts distribution disconnect. This happens when you lock the door from the door lock or the key fob. I second that it sounds like it could be the heat shield, I tore mine up and it made a bit of noise. what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The issue has been present from day 1 of ownership and continues to this day. When the vehicle was inspected told nothing is wrong when clearly the vehicle is not safe. Safety was had to coast to shoulder and wait on tow truck. I just came out one morning and it was cracked. I took it to the dealer to check and they said there are no codes and they cannot test drive it at that I sat there trying to restart the bronco and after several tries - it started back up and I was able to drive away. I was driving near my home when my vehicle stopped running. The contact owns a 2021 ford bronco sport. In november 2021, I received delivery of my new ford bronco 4wd badlands vehicle. I was a passenger in this ford bronco sport, non of the airbags went off. The Ford Bronco Sport might seem like a lucrative vehicle owing to its superior off-roading capabilities and numerous customization options yet, the issues starting with its launch year make it a risky purchase decision. I am reporting this story to new agency so I recommend the nhtsa take issue seriously. 7l ecoboost engine. While driving back, the car engine light appeared on the dashboard, along with the service alert, and the car began to make noise. Hopefully this engine is good as it seems to accelerate better much better. The vehicle was not repaired. I heard a pop and pulled over immediately and the car was already on fire. The contact stated after the vehicle was parked in the rain, he noticed on the passenger's side a-pillar, where the air bag marking was located that water was leaking into the vehicle. The vehicle was transported to the nearest ford dealership. I was driving about 65mph on a bridge when my engine completely shut down. As with most people my age I've had numerous vehicles and have only had one other vehicle with a windshield that was as easily damaged and that would be a jeep tj. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. They proceeded to replace the whole transmission. The contact stated that an abnormal squealing noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. Towed directly to the dealer 12/31/2021. Engine stopped in parking lot. I have tried turning up the temperature control to compensate, only to have the air conditioner turn off after several minutes, then I get hot air, and it is a never-ending task to try to control this as the temperature from the vents goes up and down. There were no warning lights illuminated. I was only able to drive 20mph. They ordered a new battery which is supposed to arrive today, thursday 9-9-21. 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