2022 Ford Bronco service brakes problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2022 Ford Bronco — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I drive a Standard ‘22 Bronco. Only E-brake works for parking brake when in parking lots and such. My Bronco rolls into oncoming traffic and pedestrians when the e-brake releases. I am former Homeland Security and this unacceptable, as this if my 10th issue with the Ford Bronco! Safety First!”
filed Jun 3, 2026
“There has been an SSM release by Ford (SSM 51415) acknowledging that 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles flat towed in neutral may experience inconsistent or unintended ABS (anti-lock brake) module activation while being towed. The ABS module exits sleep mode unexpectedly due to road vibration input during…”
filed May 26, 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% |
| 2021 Bronco | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 Bronco | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 Bronco | 1 | 3% |
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.