2021 Ford Bronco Sport electrical system problems

209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport — 30% of all complaints for this model year.

209

Electrical System complaints

30%

share of all complaints

40,713 mi

median reported incident mileage

4 / 7

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“On 9/15/26, while actively driving with my child, the monitor screen suddenly turned black and an error message of "Vehicle Network Communication Error", a few seconds later my dashboard turned black, no display messages, speed limit, or manual gauges were working and that too went blank; blinkers…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The vehicle's entire powertrain and transmission system failed completely. The vehicle will not turn on, will not start, and the electronic rotary gear shifter is physically locked out, refusing to shift into Park or Neutral. The transmission assembly component is currently available for physical…”
filed Sep 15, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L may exhibit a lack of air conditioning (A/C) cooling while at a stop and idling in ambient temperatures of 100°F (38°C) or higher. In addition, there are no…
SSM 55149 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2026
NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module…
26E04 · Emissions · issued Jul 9, 2026