2022 Ford Bronco engine problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Ford Bronco — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V468000 (Engine, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 70 MPH uphill, the vehicle lost drive power…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“The vehicle experienced a sudden, severe mechanical engine condition resulting in a violent rough idle, loss of motive power, and a flashing Check Engine light with hard misfire codes on Cylinders 4, 5, and 6 (the entire driver-side engine bank). Additionally, the vehicle has been losing engine…”
filed Jul 28, 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% |
| 2021 Bronco | 68 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.