2021 Ford Bronco engine problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Ford Bronco — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Fuel pump.has low pressure therefore making vehicle stop running completely. Has happened twice , once while driving on highway. This is extremly dangerous to have your vehicle just come to complete dead stop in middle.of road. FORD has no remedy to fix and now i am without a car I am paying for…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“A Safety Recall was issued on the vehicle with no remedy. The recall was in reference to the Engine Intake Valves and stated; "The engine intake valves may crack and break, which could result in loss of motive power and increase the risk of a crash". It also stated, " Prior to losing motive power…”
filed Feb 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a…Campaign 24V635000 · Aug 23, 2024
Engine problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 7 | 15% |
| 2024 Bronco | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Bronco | 19 | 9% |
| 2022 Bronco | 48 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Bronco
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.