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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMDE5BH3PLB59554 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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1FMDE5BH3PL•••••• 2023 Ford BRONCO

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2023 Ford BRONCO build (5 vs 3).

5on this build
208on the model
81builds in total
Most reported Visibility/wiper 3 Power Train 1 Structure 1

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Structure Mar 2026
Delamination of roof and cracking with leaks
Visibility/wiper Feb 2023
So when wipers are on fast or slow constant mode that they slow down and go into a slow intermittent mode all on their own. After about 35 seconds the wipers start to slow down then after 50 seconds they stop causing a serious safety concern. This has now happened several times.…
Power Train Feb 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission made grinding sounds when shifted into neutral(N), 1st, and 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the…
Visibility/wiper Feb 2023
- Place windshield wiper switch to continuous (second from fastest setting) - Continuous wipers make 25 full wipes of windshield then cut back to slower setting - I have tested and repeated this more than 10 times — it happens around 90% of the time the wipers are in continuous…
Visibility/wiper Jan 2023
When I have the wipers set on normal speed, they will swipe about 25 times then slow to intermittent. I then have to switch to high speed setting and back to normal to get them to stay on at steady normal speed. Repeating this over and over. This is happening during a rain. The…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMDE5BH3PLB59554 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.