2021 Ford Bronco Sport suspension problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension 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 operating the vehicle, exhaust fumes and a fuel odor entered the cabin, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The engine misfired, and the vehicle hesitated while driving. Upon inspecting under the hood, the contact…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that there was an abnormally loud grinding sound detected while driving, reversing, and turning the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, who related the failure to a…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly…Campaign 26V340000 · May 27, 2026
- Rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing boltsCampaign 21V075000 · Feb 16, 2021
- These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control armsCampaign 21V074000 · Feb 16, 2021
Suspension problems in other Bronco Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 5 | 3% |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 7 | 2% |
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.