2023 Ford Bronco engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Ford Bronco — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My husband was sitting at a stop light when he noticed what appeared to be steam/smoke coming out from under the hood of the Bronco. Then smoke came into the vehicle through the air vents. When he looked up, flames were coming out from under the hood. He got out and the whole front of the car burst…”
filed May 4, 2026
“Going 80 on the fwy. It stared shaking, engine light came on. Immediately go off the fwy as soon as I stopped it died and wouldn’t start.”
filed Apr 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 7 | 15% |
| 2024 Bronco | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 Bronco | 48 | 13% |
| 2021 Bronco | 68 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.