2021 Ford Bronco Sport engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on two separate occasions, the turbocharger became inoperable. The contact reported hearing a knocking sound coming from the engine at the time of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The vehicle was taken to Take 5 Oil Change for an oil change, and the contact was informed that the coolant reservoir was empty. The vehicle was taken to Ritchie Automotive, where it was diagnosed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced…”
filed Mar 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leakCampaign 22V191000 · Mar 25, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Bronco Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.