2021 Ford Bronco Sport Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 8,491 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes make” (9% of reports).
- 101service brakes complaints
- 8,491median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes make: mentioned in 9 of 101 complaints (9%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 9 of 101 complaints (9%)
- Loud moaning: mentioned in 6 of 101 complaints (6%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 6 of 101 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 22 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Bronco Sport service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco Sport | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 3 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 7 | 6% | 200 |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 8 | 5% | 5,750 |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 44 | 12% | 11,500 |
| 2021 Bronco Sport | 101 | 14% | 8,491 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Pre-Collision System warning activated unexpectedly. The vehicle then accelerated by itself unexpectedly and the accelerator/throttle was engaged by itself. Breaks were then hard to push and vertically impossible to slow down. At the time, there was no vehicle or obstruction immediately around the…
The front and rear brake system has repeatedly malfunctioned across at least 7 dealer visits since 2022 on my 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (VIN: [XXX] ). Brake squealing and grinding (particularly in reverse at low speeds) have persisted despite multiple repair attempts. Ford's own SSM 52515 acknowledges…
Since my car hit 40000 miles it has had nothing but issues. I've had it in the shop at least 10 times. My brakes went out while driving with my [XXX] old, I've had loss of power, smell of exhaust in the cabin for the last 3 months and dealership says it can't be fixed, yesterday I had complete…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Ford Bronco Sports have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (14% of the 708 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 8,491 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes make”, in 9 of 101 complaints, followed by “brake pads” (9).
Other 2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems
See all 2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems or service brakes problems across all Bronco Sport years.