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1FMEE5JR3PLB22969
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
FORD
Vehicle Model
Bronco
Vehicle Trim
Raptor
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1FMEE5JR*PL
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model Year
2023
Plant City
WAYNE
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Michigan Asy
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Number Of Seats
5
Number Of Seat Rows
2
Transmission Style
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
10
Drive Type
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Engine Number Of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3000.0
Displacement (CI)
183.07123228419
Displacement (L)
3.0
Engine Model
EcoBoost
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs
Standard
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Parking Assist
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Headlamp Light Source
LED
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
VIN Breakdown
1FM
World Manufacturer Identifier
EE5JR
Vehicle Descriptor Section
3
Check Digit
PLB22969
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Rollover
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (16 Found)
Total Recalls
16
Vehicle
2023 FORD Bronco
Source
NHTSA Database
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter p...
Consequence:
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign: 23V070000
STEERING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.
Consequence:
A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners m
Campaign: 23V155000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The lug nuts on the driver's side wheels may have been improperly tightened.
Consequence:
Loose lug nuts may result in wheel detachment while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, retighten the lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed M
Campaign: 23V283000
Owner Complaints (202)
Total Complaints
202
Crashes Reported
5
Injuries Reported
1
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
"I am reporting unresolved safety recalls and unreasonable delay in repair for my 2023 Ford Bronco (VIN: [XXX] ). This vehicle currently has two open safety recalls issued by Ford Motor Company • NHTSA Recall 25V721 (issued October 2025) – sea..."
ODI #11730930
STEERING
"Steering would get stuck when turning, then let loose. Fortunately I didn’t lose control. Happens all the time now when driving. Had the car towed to dealer. They diagnosed failed steering shaft. This Bronco has approx 28,000 miles on it. Ford Motor ..."
ODI #11729894
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