2021 Ford Bronco electrical system problems

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 Ford Bronco — 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

13%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

0 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Window actuator does not properly open or close passenger window to open door properly, which is a safety risks to a child. Window could shatter because window will not roll down the inch or so to pull the door open. In order to open the door, the window will shake vibrantly and risk of a child of…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
“I am submitting a safety complaint regarding my Ford vehicle’s infotainment screen failure, which has been identified under a recall but currently has no available remedy or repair timeline. When the screen goes blank or becomes unresponsive, I lose access to critical safety features, including the…”
filed May 4, 2026

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

Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a "Park Brake Limited Function Service Required" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may be due to an issue with the driver door harness connector after…
SSM 55009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2026
Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a condition where short drop windows, window bounce-back, and/or one-touch close does not operate properly. This may be due to loss of window initialization. Replacement or…
SSM 54961 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026
Quality improvements include: -Privacy robustness updates -Resolves various user interface and data display bugs within the Towing menu
SYNC-26.2.8.3 Bronco · Over The Air · issued Jun 17, 2026
Quality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features
TCU-26.2.11.3 Bronco · Over The Air · issued Jun 15, 2026