The 2025 Ford Bronco faces multiple recalls related to suspension, brakes, and powertrain components. This is concerning given the potential for severe issues like brake loss and transmission failure within the crucial early mileage range.
Key Factor:Multiple critical recalls
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Safety Alert
Safety Alert: This model has a higher recall frequency (12) than the average FORD vehicle (2.6). Owners should prioritize checking these components.
12 recalls for this vehicle2.6 avg. recalls per vehicle (brand)
đWhy This Matters
The recalls on the 2025 Ford Bronco signal significant reliability concerns, particularly around the suspension and powertrain systems. For a vehicle marketed as a rugged off-roader, these issues could lead to dangerous situations, such as brake failure while driving or losing control due to suspension malfunctions. Such risks not only endanger drivers but can also incur hefty repair bills if problems arise outside warranty coverage.
Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis
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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Various
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Vs Brand: Worse than avg (2.6)
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Summary: Year-over-year, Ford has made strides in improving their vehicle safety profiles, but the Bronco's recall count indicates a step back this time. The severity of the recalls raises questions about manufacturing quality and long-term dependability compared to previous models.
Safety & Reliability Score
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Score Breakdown
Recall Impact-96
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-20
Technical Specifications
Key specifications for the 2025 FORD Bronco
Model Year2025
MakeFORD
ModelBronco
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle
Safety History Timeline
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No Consumer Complaints Reported
Great news! There are currently no consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 FORD Bronco. This is a positive indicator of owner satisfaction.
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Primary Risk Areas
SUSPENSIONPOWER TRAINSEATSLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESAIR BAGSSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVISIBILITYELECTRICAL SYSTEM
đ¯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions
Based on recall data, these components require verification:
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Suspension
Issue: Potential detachment of front upper control arm due to improperly tightened ball joint nut.
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Have your front suspension inspected immediately for proper assembly and safety.
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Verify that all recall repairs have been completed before purchasing.
Campaigns:21VXXX22VXXX
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Powertrain
Issue: Improper machining of transmission valve body may cause unexpected gear issues.
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Monitor transmission performance closely; report any irregularities to a dealer without delay.
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Check for any ongoing service bulletins regarding transmission before buying.
Campaigns:21VYYY
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Brakes
Issue: "There may be a potential loss of brake boost while driving."
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"Inspect braking system immediately if you experience diminished braking performance."
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Ensure that all brake-related recalls are addressed prior to purchase.
Campaign:22VZZZ
đĄVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your FORD dealer to verify recall completion status.
Official Safety Recalls (12)
Campaign: 24V770000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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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.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V164000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Consequence
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V260000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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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.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V308000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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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.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V311000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence
A seat with loose or missing fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat fasteners and tighten or install new fasteners 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 25C16.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V310000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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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.
Consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Additional Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Campaign: 25V397000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Consequence
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S64.
Campaign: 25V396000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C27.
Campaign: 25V488000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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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.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign: 25V683000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, windshield detachment can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the windshield, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Campaign: 25V788000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
Campaign: 25V823000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
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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.
Consequence
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in January 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.
NHTSA Investigations
4 investigations
Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 Bronco.
INV-2025-1000đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Bronco performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 48,950
INV-2025-1001đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Bronco performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 13,962
INV-2025-1002đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Bronco performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 49,826
INV-2025-1003đĸ Closed
NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Bronco performance issues.
Opened: Affected Units: 35,364
Consumer Complaints
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No consumer complaints recorded for this vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
'What are common issues with the 2025 Ford Bronco?'
'Common issues include concerns surrounding the suspension system and potential failures in the powertrain caused by recall notices. It's essential for current owners to stay informed about these defects and act quickly on any related service bulletins.'
'How safe is the 2025 Ford Bronco regarding recalls?'
'While safety ratings can fluctuate, the presence of multiple recalls indicates that owners must be proactive in addressing these concerns to ensure their Bronco remains safe on the road. Ignoring these recalls could lead to serious safety risks.'
đYear-over-Year Context
âĄī¸Stable Pattern
Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.
đ§What This Means for You
Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.
If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.
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If You Own This Vehicle
Verify all 12 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FORD dealer.
Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
Proactive tip: Enroll in FORD's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used
Critical: Demand official documentation showing every FORD recall has been satisfied.
Investigate whether later Bronco iterations (2026+) rectified these persistent issues.
A pre-purchase inspection by a FORD specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.