71 of the 980 complaints about the Ford Bronco (7.2%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #5 problem area. That share is 1.2× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
71Complaints · Brakes
7.2%Share of complaints
1.2×vs. all vehicles
27Last 12 months
7.0%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
27 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 13 in the 12 months before — up 108%.
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 year 2025).
There was a pot hold hole about 30 ft from a stop light. I was coming to a stop but once I hit the pot hole the breaks malfunctioned. I pumped the breaks 2-3 times. They did not reengage.
Brakes · 2026-03-06 · ODI 11722611 · Crash
Brakes did not engage. Rearended another driver. Have not gotten it to dealer yet. Police report made. Insurance working on claim. Need to get fixed first before getting it to the dealer to check systems.
Brakes · 2026-02-23 · ODI 11719992 · Crash
I contacted my Ford dealership, and they informed me that the recall is not currently showing as applicable to my VIN.
Brakes · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758618
There is multiple anti lock braking faults that pop up while driving and then go away the next time the vehicle is used.
Brakes · 2026-08-05 · ODI 11754883
TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE IN 2023 BRONCO. What happened is exactly what is described for current recall of the electronic brake booster for 2025 broncos. Mine is a 2023.
Brakes · 2026-06-29 · ODI 11747200
Its becoming more frequent and a huge safety issue. When you're driving the car, it feels like the emergency parking brake automatically engages.
Brakes · 2026-06-16 · ODI 11744499
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.
