2023 Ford Bronco power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Ford Bronco — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2023 Ford Bronco with 7 speed manual transmission. The transmission started grinding while shifting into 3rd gear and occasionally popping out of 3rd gear. This mostly occurred while upshifting and rarely while downshifting. All other gears are operating as normal. While the grinding problem would…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“1. Component/system that failed/malfunctioned — Braking system (electronic parking brake and brake control modules) combined with electrical/communication defect preventing storage of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Vehicle available for inspection upon request. 2. How safety was put at risk —…”
filed Mar 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed…Campaign 26V236000 · Apr 14, 2026
- Transmission park system may have been damaged during assembly, which can prevent the…Campaign 23V546000 · Aug 3, 2023
- Transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging…Campaign 23V070000 · Feb 10, 2023
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 26-2006. Reason for update: update the Parts list to correct the ambient air temperature service part number. Some vehicles listed in the model statement above may require the replacement of the…
TSB 26-2291 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 19, 2026For 2020 2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R60 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum…
SSM 54902 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026
Power Train problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 Bronco | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Bronco | 38 | 11% |
| 2021 Bronco | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 Bronco | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 Bronco | 11 | 12% |
| 1994 Bronco | 7 | 8% |
| 1993 Bronco | 8 | 20% |
| 1992 Bronco | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 Bronco | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 Bronco | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 Bronco | 3 | 4% |
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.