The most-reported Bronco run is 1FMEE5DP1NL (2022 builds) with 17 complaints, 7.1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 20% of reports; 2021 is the worst model year at 2.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 68 recall campaigns for Bronco model years 1981–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford Bronco has 579 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every Bronco complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FMEE5DP1NL•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1FMEE5DPXNL•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1FMEE5DP5ML•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 1FMEE5DP9NL•••••• | 2022 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1FMEE5DP8PL•••••• | 2023 | 2 | — | |
| 1FMEE5DP2NL•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| 1FMDE5BH0NL•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1FMEE5DP6NL•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1FMEE5DP0ML•••••• | 2021 | — | 1 | |
| 1FMDE5BH5NL•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 1FMEE5DP3ML•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| 1FMDE5BH8NL•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 567 Bronco runs has 11 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 396 Bronco VINs so far, most often 2023, 2025, 2024 builds; 27 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Ford Bronco the gap between build years is 2.9×: a 2021 car draws 2.9 complaints per run, a 1983 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78 | 55 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 226 | 83 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 377 | 86 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 227 | 79 | 6 | |
| 1996 | 54 | 23 | 4 | |
| 1995 | 79 | 29 | 7 | |
| 1994 | 69 | 26 | 5 | |
| 1993 | 31 | 21 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 31 | 16 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 23 | 19 | 2 | |
| 1990 | 48 | 26 | 4 | |
| 1989 | 59 | 33 | 2 | |
| 1988 | 32 | 24 | 1 | |
| 1987 | 26 | 22 | 1 | |
| 1986 | 19 | 15 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 14 | 14 | 2 | |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 3 | 3 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 4.4 complaints per run; lightest is 1983 at 1. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Ford Bronco owners report: Electrical System, 230 of 1,406 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 77 | |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 3 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — | |
| Engine | 2 | 6 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 3 | |
| Power Train | 1 | 4 | |
| Hydraulic | 9 | 2 | |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 68 recall campaigns on the Ford Bronco; the 6 below cover build years 1992 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V468000 | Engine | 2021–2026 |
| 26V124000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2021–2026 |
| 26V403000 | Structure:body | 2022–2026 |
| 26V236000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 2021–2025 |
| 06E026000 | Exterior Lighting | 1992–1996 |
| 25V025000 | Suspension:rear:shock Absorber | 2021–2024 |
26V468000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2021: 5 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 1,406 reports on the Ford Bronco, 4.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Ford Bronco | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,406 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 57 (4.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 132 (9.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 44 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford Bronco share of that is 1,406 complaints over 579 runs, 0.13% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford Bronco VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,406 NHTSA complaints from 579 Bronco runs and 68 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Bronco production run has the most complaints?
1FMEE5DP1NL, a 2022 build, with 17 complaints. The typical Bronco run has 2.4.
Which Bronco years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 4.4 complaints per run and 1983 lightest at 1.
How many Bronco complaints involve a crash?
4.1% of 1,406 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 132 involved a fire.
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