The transmission to transfer case joint in your Bronco connects the transmission to the transfer case. In some 2021-2025 models, this joint wasn't properly assembled during a previous repair, causing wear on the transmission and transfer case.
Risk if Unfixed
If the joint was misassembled, the transmission and transfer case could wear down, leading to a loss of drive power or a situation where your vehicle could roll away. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint, and if necessary, replace the transmission and transfer case with new ones, at no cost to you. You'll receive a letter when the repair is ready, expected in July 2026, and you can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
The engine block heater in your vehicle is a component that helps warm up your engine on cold days. It's located near the engine block and is used to heat it up before starting the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the block heater cracks and leaks coolant, it could create a short circuit when you plug it in. This could cause a fire, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty block heater with a new one, for free. You can expect to be notified when the repair is available, and you should not use the block heater until then.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
In your vehicle, the low-pressure fuel pump is a critical part that helps your engine get the fuel it needs. In some 2021-2023 models, this pump can fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine could suddenly shut off, leaving you without power steering and brakes. This could make it hard to control the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will repair or replace the low-pressure fuel pump once they have the necessary parts. You'll receive a second notice with a repair schedule once the fix is available, expected in the spring of 2026. In the meantime, you can contact Ford customer service for more information.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The remedy is under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The engine intake valves in your vehicle are responsible for allowing air into your engine. In some 2021-2022 Ford models with the 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine, these valves can break while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valves break, your engine could seize up and lose power while you're driving, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will perform a special test to check your engine and replace it if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
Your 2022 or 2023 Ford Bronco Wildtrak or Raptor may have a faulty steering gear that can make steering harder or cause the steering wheel to lock up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering wheel locks up, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Don't drive your vehicle until it's fixed. The dealership will replace the faulty steering gear for free, and you'll receive a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S09.
The automatic transmission in your vehicle has a loose bolt that could prevent the park gear from engaging, even if the gear shifter says 'PARK'.
Risk if Unfixed
If the park gear doesn't engage, you could accidentally leave your vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the transmission and replace it if necessary, completely free of charge. They'll take care of it as soon as you schedule the repair after getting your recall notice.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
The rear shock absorbers in your Bronco help smooth out bumps on the road and keep your vehicle stable. Unfortunately, the ones on certain 2021-2024 models might be prone to rust and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear shock absorber fails, a reservoir compartment could break loose and become a hazard on the road – this could cause another vehicle to hit it and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the rear shock absorbers with new, rust-resistant ones – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive your recall notice, so you can drive safely and confidently again.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.
The critical fasteners in your Bronco's seat belts are the parts that hold the latches in place. In some 2021-2023 models with the 5-Door body style, these fasteners are harder to access than they should be, making it harder to buckle up when you need to.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't easily use your seat belts, you might not wear them during a crash. This increases the risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will add a small clip to the latches on your driver and front passenger seat belts, so you can easily buckle up again. This fix is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.
The side impact sensors on your Bronco are like the eyes of your airbag system. They detect when you're in a side collision and deploy the airbag to protect you. In some 2021-2022 models, these sensors might not be securely attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensors aren't properly attached, the airbags could go off without warning, or not protect you when they should. This could lead to serious injury in a side collision.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the sensor attachments and fix them if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77.
The windshield on your Bronco or Ranger is held in place by a special adhesive. In some 2022 models, this adhesive may not have been applied correctly, which could cause the windshield to break free during an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the windshield separates from the vehicle during a crash, you could be at risk of injury from broken glass or other debris.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will reattach the windshield with the correct adhesive, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible, and you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.
The pivot bolts in your Bronco's front seats are like the screws that hold the seat's height-adjustable part in place. In some 2021-2023 models, these bolts might be loose or come out completely, causing the seat to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If a seat bolt is loose or missing, your seat may not keep you safely in place during a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as needed, and this repair is free for you. You should schedule the inspection and repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
The TREAD label on your vehicle shows the maximum weight it can safely carry. Unfortunately, this label in your 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, or 2019-2023 Ranger has the wrong information, which could lead to overloading.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle with too much weight, you could increase the risk of a crash, which could lead to injuries or damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will send you a new TREAD label to replace the incorrect one, and you can easily install it yourself. Alternatively, you can take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer and they'll install the new label free of charge.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.
The hardtop roof on your Bronco is made of two parts that fit together like a puzzle. In some 2021-2022 models, the outer roof panel might not be attached properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If a section of the roof comes loose while driving, it could break off and become a hazard on the road, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the hardtop and replace it if necessary – at no cost to you. You'll get a letter with more information once the repair is ready, which is expected to be in November 2026.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hard top as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 12, 2026.
The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) in your Bronco or Edge is a computer that helps your rearview camera work. In some 2021-2024 models, this module can overheat and shut down, stopping the rearview camera image from showing up on your screen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image doesn't display, you'll have a reduced view behind your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the APIM software for free, or you can get the update over-the-air. This fix is included in the recall, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
The rearview camera in your 2021-2022 Bronco is a safety feature that shows what's behind your vehicle when you're reversing. However, in some cases, the image may keep showing even after you've stopped backing up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview image keeps displaying when you're no longer in reverse, it could distract you while driving. This might increase the risk of a crash, especially if you're not paying attention to your surroundings.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software for your SYNC infotainment system for free. This update will ensure the rearview camera image only shows when you're actually in reverse gear.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealer will update the SYNC module software ,free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C72. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
Your vehicle's 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when in reverse gear.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you may have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A free replacement of the rearview camera will be performed by a dealership, and you'll be notified with a letter, but you can also contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48. This recall expands previous recall number 23V-598.
The rearview camera on your vehicle shows you what's behind your car when you're in reverse. But in certain models, the camera image might not come on, freeze, or be delayed, making it harder to see what's behind you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image is delayed or missing, you might not see something behind your vehicle, like another car or a pedestrian. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer system to fix the issue, and this service will be free. You'll get a notification letter when the update is available for your vehicle, and you can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
The rearview camera system in your 2021-2022 Bronco shows you what's behind you while you're reversing. In some cases, the image might still appear on your screen even after you've stopped reversing.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview image stays on the screen after you've shifted out of reverse, it could distract you and increase the risk of a crash, especially in a busy parking lot or when merging into traffic.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software in your SYNC infotainment system, which will fix the issue and ensure the rearview image only appears when you're actually reversing. This update is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14.
Your Bronco's rearview camera is the part that helps you see what's behind your vehicle while you're reversing. In some 2021-2022 models, this camera's image might keep showing on your screen even after you've stopped backing up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image stays on after you've shifted out of reverse, you might get distracted and not notice other vehicles or objects behind your Bronco. This could increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update your SYNC infotainment system with the latest software, free of charge. You should schedule this update as soon as you get the recall notice, either by visiting the dealer or by getting the update sent directly to your vehicle.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05.
The rearview camera system in your Bronco shows a live feed of what's behind your vehicle. In some 2021-2022 models, the image keeps displaying even after you've shifted out of reverse gear.
Risk if Unfixed
This could be distracting and might take your attention away from the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the SYNC system's software for free, or you may receive an over-the-air update. This will ensure the rearview camera image only appears when you're in reverse gear.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C27.
The child safety lock on your Bronco's passenger-side rear door is meant to keep kids from opening the door from the inside when you want it locked. However, in some 2021-2022 models, this lock might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the child safety lock fails, a child could open the rear door from the inside while the vehicle is moving, which could lead to them getting out of the vehicle unsupervised and potentially getting hurt.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the child safety lock and latch on your Bronco's rear door and replace them if needed – all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S44.
