2022 Ford Bronco structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2022 Ford Bronco — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing to formally complain about a serious and increasingly concerning problem with the hardtop on my 2022 Ford Bronce four-door. I began noticing cracks in the hardtop after becoming aware of numerous complaints from other Bronco owners regarding similar cracking problems. Once I knew what…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“Fender flares (2) have detached. Flare 1: Passenger side, front wheel - it flew off while driving. Flare 2: Partially breaking / cracking off - on the drivers side, back wheel.”
filed Aug 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicleCampaign 26V403000 · Jun 24, 2026
- 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% |
| 2021 Bronco | 10 | 4% |
| 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 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.