The transmission to transfer case joint is a crucial part that connects your transmission to the gears in the back of your Bronco. In some 2021-2025 models, this joint might not be properly aligned, causing wear and tear on your vehicle's gears.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gears in your Bronco's transmission and transfer case wear down, you could lose power while driving, or even experience a rollaway. This increases the risk of a crash, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace any worn-out parts for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible, especially since you've already received a safety notification letter.
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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 is a component that warms up your engine before driving in cold temperatures. In certain models, this heater can crack and leak coolant, causing an electrical short circuit when you plug it in.
Risk if Unfixed
If the block heater short circuits, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty engine block heater, free of charge. You should not plug in your block heater until the repair is done. You'll get a letter with more information when the final remedy is available, expected in September 2026.
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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.
The low-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that helps deliver gasoline to your engine. In certain models, this pump could fail without warning, causing your engine to stall while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, your engine could shut off suddenly while you're driving, which increases the risk of a crash. You may lose power steering and power brakes, making it harder to control your vehicle.
Free Fix
Ford is still working on the repair, but you'll get a second notification letter with the fix details in the second quarter of 2026. For now, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to ask about the status.
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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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL
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Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2023 Ford Bronco's transmission park system might not engage properly due to damage during assembly, which could cause a rollaway.
Risk if Unfixed
A rollaway can increase the risk of a crash, putting you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
A free transmission replacement will be done by a dealership, and you should contact them to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S44.
The steering gear in your Bronco is the part that helps you turn the wheels. In some 2022-2023 models, it could be damaged inside, making it harder to steer or causing the steering wheel to lock up completely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering wheel locks up, you could lose control of your vehicle at any time, which could lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the steering gear with a new one, free of charge. Don't drive your Bronco until this repair is done to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 transmission in your vehicle has a critical bolt that keeps it securely in park when you shift into it. In some 2022-2023 models, this bolt can come loose, making it seem like the vehicle is in park when it's not.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt comes loose, you may think you've parked your vehicle safely, but it could roll away and crash or cause an injury. This is a serious risk, especially on a slope or uneven terrain.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the transmission and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the 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 your vehicle absorb bumps and keep you stable on the road. In some 2021-2024 models, these absorbers can corrode and break, causing the external reservoir to fall off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the external reservoir detaches from your vehicle, it could become a hazard on the road, potentially causing a crash if another driver hits it.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the rear shock absorbers with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's free.
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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 latches that secure your front seatbelts in your Bronco can be hard to reach when they're stowed away. This means you or a passenger might not be able to buckle up properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't easily access the seatbelt latches, you or a passenger might not wear their seatbelt, which increases the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will add a small clip to your seatbelts to make them easier to access, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the fix as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 lug nuts on your 2023 Bronco or Ranger hold the wheel in place. In some cases, these lug nuts might have been tightened incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If a lug nut is loose, it could come off while you're driving, causing your wheel to detach. This could lead to a loss of control and a crash.
Free Fix
Don't drive your vehicle until this is fixed. Your dealer will inspect the lug nuts and tighten them properly, free of charge. You'll get a recall notice in the mail with instructions.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S17.
Ford is recalling your 2023-2024 Bronco or Bronco Heritage to fix the rear glass panels on your hard top, which might have been installed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear glass panels come loose, they could fly off and create a hazard on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Ford dealership, where they'll inspect and fix the problem for free. They'll either reattach the glass panels on a standard Bronco, or replace the left-hand panel on a Bronco Heritage.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Bronco owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Bronco Heritage owner letters were mailed June 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S10.
The seat frame in your Bronco is held together by a critical bolt that can come loose over time. This bolt keeps your seat securely attached to the floor and frame of your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolt comes loose, your seat might not keep you safe in a crash. In a severe collision, you could be at risk of serious injury because you won't be properly restrained.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts for your seat, if necessary, at no cost to you. This repair is completely free, so schedule it as soon as you receive 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 carry. Unfortunately, it's incorrect on certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger models, which means it's not showing the right weight capacity.
Risk if Unfixed
If you load your vehicle beyond its actual capacity, you could be at a higher risk of a crash. This is because your vehicle's tires and vehicle structure aren't designed to handle the extra weight.
Free Fix
Ford will send you a new, accurate TREAD label to install on your vehicle, or you can take it to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have it installed for free. Just look for your notification letter, which was mailed July 21, 2023, or call 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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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 Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) is a computer in your Bronco or Edge that helps your rearview camera work. In some 2021-2024 models, this module can overheat and not display the camera image.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera image doesn't show up, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle. This can increase the risk of a crash, especially when backing up or parking.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the APIM software for free, or you can get the update wirelessly through your car's system. You should schedule this update as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's completely free.
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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 360-degree view camera in your Bronco helps you see what's behind your vehicle when you're in reverse. In some 2022-2023 models, this camera may not display an image.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera fails, you'll lose a crucial view of what's behind your vehicle, making it harder to avoid potential dangers and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the rearview camera with a new one that works properly, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 is a crucial safety feature that shows you what's behind your car when you're in reverse. In some models, a software glitch can cause the image to delay, freeze, or not show up at all, making it harder to see what's behind you.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image is delayed or missing while you're reversing, you could miss seeing obstacles or pedestrians behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software that controls the rearview camera, ensuring it works properly and provides a clear view behind your vehicle. This update will be done at no cost to you, either through a dealer visit or an over-the-air update, and you'll be notified when it's available for your specific vehicle.
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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.
Your 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicle has a problem with the rear door child safety lock. The lock might not work properly, allowing the door to open from the inside when it's supposed to be locked.
Risk if Unfixed
If the child safety lock doesn't work right, a rear door could open while you're driving, increasing the risk of injury to you or a passenger.
Free Fix
Ford will inspect and replace the rear door latch if needed, for free. They'll do this at a dealership of your choice, and they'll let you know when it's done.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15.
