2021 Ford Bronco service brakes problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2021 Ford Bronco — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is multiple anti lock braking faults that pop up while driving and then go away the next time the vehicle is used. Brake fluid, pads, rotors and calipers all seem to spec and are working at the moment, but major concerns with the software or possible release and reengagement of the emergency…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“I was driving on the highway with standard cruise control (I don't have adaptive cruise) and I went to press the brakes and the brake pedal was SUPER stiff and I had to press unreasonably hard to disengage the cruise control and slow down. When the pedal finally gave, I ended up slamming on the…”
filed Jun 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 6 | 13% |
| 2024 Bronco | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 Bronco | 16 | 7% |
| 2022 Bronco | 40 | 11% |
| 1994 Bronco | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 Bronco | 1 | 3% |
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.