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Ford Bronco Brakes problems

1.25 vs. all vehicles Rising

71 of the 936 complaints about the Ford Bronco (7.6%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.2× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.

71Complaints · Brakes
7.6%Share of complaints
1.25×vs. all vehicles
28Last 12 months
7.0%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls

Analysis

By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2022 model (31, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3). 28 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 13 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.

Owners most often describe: “brake”, “ebb”, “connecting motorhome”, “flat towing” and “tow mode”. 5 of these reports (7.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.

2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V823000 (2025-12-01, model years 2025).

By model year

2021: 16 16 2021 2022: 31 31 2022 2023: 14 14 2023 2024: 7 7 2024 2025: 3 3 2025
YearComplaintsShare of complaints
2021167.1%
2022318.4%
2023146.4%
202479.5%
202536.1%

When complaints were filed

2022: 16 16 2022 2023: 10 10 2023 2024: 9 9 2024 2025: 13 13 2025 2026: 23 23 2026

Last 12 months: 28 · Previous 12 months: 13

Common terms in reports

  • brake62
  • ebb15
  • connecting motorhome9
  • flat towing12
  • tow mode13
  • towing engine9

What owners report

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Related recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE Campaign 25V823000 · 2025-12-01 · Model years: 2025

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V488000 · 2025-07-25 · Model years: 2025

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Remedy: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Problem areas · Ford Bronco

Ford Bronco problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

Frequently asked questions

How common are Brakes problems on the Ford Bronco?

71 of the 936 complaints about the Ford Bronco (7.6%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.2× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.

Which Ford Bronco model years have the most Brakes complaints?

By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2022 model (31, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3).

Is there a recall for Ford Bronco Brakes problems?

2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V823000 (2025-12-01, model years 2025).