The 2023 Ford Bronco's elevated safety profile includes 10 recall campaigns and 204 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

204

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V1550002023-08-03

STEERING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.

A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V3580002023-18-05

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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23V5460002023-03-08

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco vehicles. The transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging and result in a vehicle rollaway.

A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

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24V1420002024-23-02

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Ford 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.

Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

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24V1890002024-08-03

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Ford 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.

A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.

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25V0250002025-17-01

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Ford 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.

An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V2730002025-14-05

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V7210002025-23-10

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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26V1240002026-03-03

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford 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.

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V2360002026-14-04

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Ford 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.

Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Ford Bronco has accumulated 204 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper85

02Power Train13

03Engine11

04Service Brakes10

05Electrical System9

204 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Ford Bronco Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2023 Ford Bronco trims

15–26mpg combined

15-25city

16-28hwy

$1,700-$2,900/yr

With 15 configurations tested, the 2023 Ford Bronco ranges from 15 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 11 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Bronco Sport 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

26mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Bronco Sport 4WD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Bronco 4WD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

20 city21 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Bronco 4WD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

19 city21 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Bronco 4WD - Manual 7-spd

20mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

20 city21 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Black Diamond 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

18 city18 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Black Diamond 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

18 city18 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Sasquatch 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

18 city17 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Badlands 4WD - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city17 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Badlands 4WD - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city17 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Badlands 4WD - Manual 7-spd

17mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city17 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Black Diamond 4WD - Manual 7-spd

17mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city18 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Sasquatch 4WD - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city17 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Sasquatch 4WD - Manual 7-spd

17mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city18 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Raptor 4WD - Automatic (S10)

15mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

15 city16 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Outer Banks Worth It?

Common questions about the 2023 Ford Bronco Outer Banks

How does the Outer Banks compare to other Ford Bronco trims?

Every Ford Bronco trim targets a different buyer. The 2023 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2023 Ford Bronco Outer Banks?

The Outer Banks shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Bronco trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for visibility/wiper issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 10 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2023 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Bronco Outer Banks?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Bronco Outer Banks year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Bronco overview compares all years side by side.

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