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Ford Bronco Wheels, tires & suspension problems

2.36 vs. all vehicles Falling

55 of the 936 complaints about the Ford Bronco (5.9%) concern Wheels, tires & suspension, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 2.4× the Wheels, tires & suspension share across all tracked vehicles.

55Complaints · Wheels, tires & suspension
5.9%Share of complaints
2.36×vs. all vehicles
12Last 12 months
1.8%Share involving a crash or fire
6Related recalls

Analysis

By model year, Wheels, tires & suspension complaints peak with the 2022 model (22, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 12 Wheels, tires & suspension complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 35 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.

Owners most often describe: “suspension recall”, “notification suspension”, “rear shock”, “absorbers” and “shocks”. 1 of these reports (1.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.

6 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V308000 (2025-05-09, model years 2024 and 2025).

By model year

2021: 19 19 2021 2022: 22 22 2022 2023: 10 10 2023 2024: 3 3 2024 2025: 1 1 2025
YearComplaintsShare of complaints
2021198.4%
2022226.0%
2023104.6%
202434.1%
202512.0%

When complaints were filed

2022: 2 2 2022 2023: 2 2 2023 2024: 6 6 2024 2025: 38 38 2025 2026: 7 7 2026

Last 12 months: 12 · Previous 12 months: 35

Common terms in reports

  • suspension recall20
  • notification suspension20
  • rear shock20
  • absorbers12
  • shocks14
  • confirms available18

What owners report

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

Related recalls

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Campaign 25V308000 · 2025-05-09 · Model years: 2024, 2025

⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the lower control arm fasteners are tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the fastener. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S48.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Campaign 25V310000 · 2025-05-09 · Model years: 2024, 2025

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the ball joint fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S45.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Campaign 25V260000 · 2025-04-18 · Model years: 2025

⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S40.

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Campaign 25V025000 · 2025-01-17 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Summary: 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.

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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Campaign 24V770000 · 2024-10-16 · Model years: 2024, 2025

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and verify that the ball joint fastener is tightened properly. If a fastener is loose or missing, the dealer will replace the ball joint and knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 20, 2024. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S64.

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Campaign 23V283000 · 2023-04-20 · Model years: 2023

⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning

Summary: 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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How common are Wheels, tires & suspension problems on the Ford Bronco?

55 of the 936 complaints about the Ford Bronco (5.9%) concern Wheels, tires & suspension, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 2.4× the Wheels, tires & suspension share across all tracked vehicles.

Which Ford Bronco model years have the most Wheels, tires & suspension complaints?

By model year, Wheels, tires & suspension complaints peak with the 2022 model (22, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).

Is there a recall for Ford Bronco Wheels, tires & suspension problems?

6 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V308000 (2025-05-09, model years 2024 and 2025).