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1FMDE5BH6NL••••••2022 Ford BRONCO
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2022 Ford BRONCO build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
366on the model
86builds in total
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 1Seat Belts 1Service Brakes 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineJun 2026
While driving on an interstate it was determined that the engine walls over compressed and blew out the sides of the motor of my 2022 Ford Bronco. The Bronco has 67,000 miles on it which shows a clear manufacturer defect. It is available to be inspected as well to confirm. My…
SteeringMay 2026
Truck began scrolling warnings that pre-collision braking, hill start assist, forward collision, adaptive cruise control, and more were all not working. Alerts came out of no where while driving on highway and continued every 30 min to hour of drive time. Cruise control was…
Service BrakesJul 2025
After owning the car for 3 years and two weeks my Check Brake System light went on. I took my car to the dealer and was told that I needed a new brake vacuum line. They replaced it with a different part than what was originally installed, leading me to believe that there is…
Power TrainJul 2025
RECALL REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE. Causing safety concerns while driving
Seat BeltsAug 2023
Rear Middle Seatbelt extremely difficult to access. It is a different seatbelt than rear passenger and rear driver so seatbelt extenders are not available or do not work. Seatbelt sits to low for access for passengers, especially children in car seats
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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 1FMDE5BH6NLA98696 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.