2023 Ford Bronco structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2023 Ford Bronco — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cracking of the roof which has caused leaks. Common issue for Broncos, but only recalled for 2021-2022 Broncos. My Bronco is 2023 and has the same issue. It should also be a recall.”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Front roof panel is cracking and chipping. Rear roof panel is cracking around the side windows. Bronco is never in direct sunlight unless driving. And the vehicle is never driven off-road.”
filed Sep 7, 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
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% |
| 2022 Bronco | 23 | 6% |
| 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 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.