2023 Ford Bronco power train problems
21 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
“We sometime have loss of drive power while driving or a total failure to engage a gear. Happens sometimes when moving from a stop sign or stop light. Like the transmission is slipping in def case.”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“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
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
Some 2021-2026 Bronco vehicles may require the removal and installation of the transfer case for various reasons. Installation requires Loctite® 243 adhesive applied to the mounting bolt threads in the transmission…
SSM 55073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 10, 2026This 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, 2026
Power Train problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 5 | 10% |
| 2024 Bronco | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Bronco | 39 | 10% |
| 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.