Used Ford Bronco: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,803 complaints across these 5 years; the 2021 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Bronco from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	Total
Electrical	168	73	37	21	6	305
Transmission	135	79	24	18	4	260
Wipers and visibility		65	98	4		167

Bronco generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Sixth generation
2021–2023
2023 update: New Raptor trim level with enhanced performance and features

Mileages where Bronco problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
600–3,500 miles	Early stalling and power loss	2022
625–7,000 miles	Early catastrophic engine failure	2021
1,000–7,000 miles	Engine stalling or failure	2023
1,000–12,000 miles	Glass cracking without impact	2023
2,300–2,500 miles	Transmission fails to engage gear	2024
10,000–40,000 miles	Check Brake System warning	2023
14,000–48,000 miles	Rear shock leaks, bouncy ride	2023
16,000–50,000 miles	Rear shock leaks and detachment	2021
20,000–37,000 miles	Fuel odor and hesitation	2023
20,000–62,000 miles	Water pump coolant leak	2022
20,000–53,389 miles	Rear shock leaks	2022
27,000–60,600 miles	Rear differential failure	2021
52,000–79,000 miles	Water pump coolant leaks	2021
64,000–86,000 miles	Automatic transmission failure	2021

Every Bronco recall to confirm

63 recalls cover the Broncoyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 36 campaigns span more than one model year. 3 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.