With 10 recalls and 0 complaints, the 2025 Ford Bronco rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V7700002024-16-10

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Ford 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.

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V2600002025-18-04

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V3080002025-09-05

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Ford 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.

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V3970002025-13-06

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside 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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25V3960002025-13-06

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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25V7880002025-14-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

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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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26V1220002026-03-03

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

An unexpected loss of drive power increases 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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26V2680002026-28-04

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Ford 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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Ford Bronco Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2025 Ford Bronco trims

15–27mpg combined

15-25city

16-30hwy

$1,600-$2,900/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 Ford Bronco ranges from 15 to 27 MPG combined across 13 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Bronco Sport 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

27mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr5/10 Average

Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

24mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

23 city26 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Bronco Sport 4WD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive

21 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Bronco 4WD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

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

18 city22 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Outer Banks 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

19mpg

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

18 city21 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Bronco 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

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

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

Bronco Badlands 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

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

17 city19 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Sasquatch 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

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

17 city19 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Sasquatch 4WD - Manual 7-spd

18mpg

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

17 city19 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Badlands 4WD - Manual 7-spd

17mpg

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

17 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 2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks

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

The Outer Banks occupies a distinct position in the Ford Bronco range. See how it stacks up on the 2025 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks?

Maintenance costs for the Outer Banks align with the broader Ford Bronco ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2025 model year has 10 recalls on record. Check the 2025 Ford Bronco page for the full breakdown.

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

For the Outer Banks, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Bronco buyer's guide.

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