Ford Bronco Sport Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Ford Bronco Sport across 6 model years. The 2021 model year has the most (101). The words owners use most often: “brakes make” (10% of reports).
- 164service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 16%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 16 of 164 complaints (10%)
- Loud noise: mentioned in 13 of 164 complaints (8%)
- Brake pads: mentioned in 12 of 164 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 164 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 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 (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Model years: 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak.
Risk: A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ABS Module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S01.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2021, 2022
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.
Issue: Unintended acceleration/loss of Park function & airbag non-deployment: Date of Incident: [XXX] Rental Company: Budget Car Rental Vehicle: Ford Bronco Sport 2026 VIN [XXX] At the [XXX], I slowly entered a parking space and once positioned in the spot, I fully stepped on the brakes and rotated…
My bronco caught on fire while I was driving it down the road. It only had 40k miles on it.
Brake components showing signs of failure at 28,000 miles on both front and rear brakes. Safety placed at risk given speed and general use of vehicle which includes passengers. This includes grinding stops, increasing foot pressure used to stop car, and under certain conditions reconsidering use of…
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 contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Bronco Sports have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 164 owner complaints about service brakes for the Ford Bronco Sport. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Bronco Sport service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Ford Bronco Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes make”, in 16 of 164 complaints, followed by “loud noise” (13).
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