2021 Ford Bronco structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Ford Bronco — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Component/System Involved: Molded-in-Color (MIC) Hardtop – Composite Roof Panel What happened: The molded-in-color (MIC) hardtop on my 2021 Ford Bronco (2-door) has developed multiple visible stress cracks above the passenger-side window. These are not surface scratches — they are embedded…”
filed Jul 27, 2025
“The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the sides of the soft top material above the B-pillar and the A-pillar were detaching, which could cause the soft top to separate from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and…”
filed May 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured…Campaign 26V299000 · May 12, 2026
Related service bulletins
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, 2026This article supersedes 25-2551. Reason for update: to correct the descriptions for the liftgate glass weather seals. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit paint wearing along on the top…
TSB 26-2298 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Structure problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 3 | 6% |
| 2024 Bronco | 13 | 18% |
| 2023 Bronco | 15 | 7% |
| 2022 Bronco | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 Bronco | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 Bronco | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 Bronco | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 Bronco | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 Bronco | 7 | 19% |
| 1991 Bronco | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 Bronco | 7 | 13% |
| 1989 Bronco | 7 | 8% |
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.