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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMDE5BH4MLA89235 · Checked Aug 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1FMDE5BH4ML•••••• 2021 Ford BRONCO

That is about average for the 2021 Ford BRONCO — 3 complaints per build across 78 builds.

4on this build
214on the model
78builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Electrical System 2 Visibility/wiper 1 Air Bags 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Feb 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while at a stop light, a Kia vehicle driving at approximately 45-50 MPH rear-ended his vehicle causing him to collide with in vehicle in front on the driver's-side. No air bags were deployed and the rear bumper was…
Electrical System Jul 2025
Cross traffic and blind spot monitoring/alert failed. Electrical wiring failed due to rubbing on the rear bumper causing failure of blind spot alert and cross traffic alert systems. Reliance on these systems is critical to safe operation of the vehicle
Engine Jul 2025
I was notified that there is a safety recall on my vehicle and there is no remedy available. I am concerned because of the issue may cause me to stall and likely crash. This is very concerning . I am not sure why there’s not a remedy. I hope there is soon. Please tell me what…
Electrical System Jan 2022
The Wiper Motor or electrical controlling the Wiper Motor. When the two high wiper blade settings are selected, the wipers run for around 30-40 seconds, then slow down and eventually stop. You can watch it happen. This has happened while having snow and rain on my windshield. In…

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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 1FMDE5BH4MLA89235 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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