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Is an Extended Warranty Worth It for a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?

Review estimated repair costs, owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications for this model year. The records describe submitted cases; they do not tell you how likely a failure is.

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151complaint reports
14recall campaigns
109manufacturer communications
6leading reported components
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Model-year records

What the 2023 record can and cannot say

The 2023 record contains 151 complaints. That is about 24 reports above the median complaint count in these records. The comparison shows how this year's count fits within our records, but it cannot establish a defect rate.

Electrical System appears most often among the shown tags, with 33 reports and a 21.9% share. One complaint may name several components. This percentage describes the submitted complaints, not the probability of a failure.

Engine replacement or major internal repair has the highest midpoint parts estimate in the applicable list, at $7,000. Check existing factory coverage and contract exclusions before counting that amount as a saving from a new plan.

Problem research and repair guidance

2023 Ford Bronco Sport: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

Match the symptom and the exact vehicle scope before arranging work. These files preserve the FixCatalogue research, with the manufacturer position, safe checks and original evidence available here.

5documented issue files
4vehicle systems

5 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.

Electrical & powertrain

Safety recall with replacement remedy2021, 2022, 2023

Sudden 12-volt battery failure and loss of drive power

A sudden electrical blackout or failure to restart after an auto stop is the pattern addressed by Ford recall 25S02 on certain Bronco Sport vehicles.

Ford recalled certain 2021 to 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles after tracing abrupt 12-volt battery failures to internal weld or cast-on-strap defects in a specific supplier battery. The condition can prevent a restart after an auto stop or stall the vehicle as it comes to a stop. The recall is VIN specific, so a normally aging or discharged battery is not enough to identify this defect.

Symptoms to compare
  • The engine does not restart after an automatic stop
  • The vehicle stalls while slowing or coming to a stop
  • 12-volt accessories, including the hazard lights, may stop working
  • The official defect report says there may be no advance warning

Other ways owners describe it: car died at a stop light; auto start stop did not restart; everything electrical went dead; hazard lights stopped working; dead battery while driving; Bronco Sport suddenly stalled.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • Certain 2021 to 2023 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles
  • Vehicles built from February 5, 2020 through October 20, 2022
  • Recall applicability must be confirmed by VIN

Recall 25V-019 is tied to the installed battery and vehicle build record, not a published mileage threshold.

Published recall remedy

Ford instructs dealers to inspect for a Ford AGM 12-volt battery and install the specified AGM replacement when one is not already present, at no charge under the recall.

VIN check and recall battery remedyFord dealer · Inspection and battery replacement if required

Ask a Ford dealer to check recall 25S02 against the VIN. The published remedy is to verify whether the specified Ford AGM battery is present and install it when required.

Limit: The earlier software recall 24S24 is not a substitute for the battery remedy when 25S02 is open on the VIN.

Record the failure without recreating itBasic documentation · 5 minutes

Write down whether the event followed auto stop, which accessories failed and whether the vehicle restarted. Photograph any cluster message only after the vehicle is safely stationary.

Limit: Do not intentionally trigger auto stop to reproduce a previous loss of power.

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Source review: August 2, 2026

Fuel system

Official safety recall2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Campaign 25V467000

Fuel leak and fire risk

A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

NHTSA campaign 25V467000 includes certain 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Symptoms to compare
  • A fuel odour, visible leak or warning light may be present, although some vehicles show no warning
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: car smells like gas; fuel leaking under car; strong petrol smell; gas smell after parking; fuel line recall; car could catch fire.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
  • NHTSA campaign 25V467000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 694,271 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Published recall remedy

Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

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Source review: August 3, 2026

Expanded safety recall with replacement remedy2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Cracked fuel injector and underhood fire risk

A raw fuel smell or visible fuel around a 1.5L Bronco Sport can signal the cracked-injector risk covered by Ford's expanded recall.

Ford's amended recall report covers certain 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles with the 1.5L engine. A high-pressure injector may crack and allow fuel or vapor to reach hot engine or exhaust parts. Recall 25S76 expands and replaces three earlier recalls. Vehicles repaired under those campaigns still require the current final remedy when their VIN is included.

Symptoms to compare
  • Fuel odor inside or outside the vehicle
  • Liquid fuel may be visible in the engine compartment or beneath the vehicle
  • Smoke or flames from the engine compartment or underbody
  • Instrument warnings or reduced power may occur after leak-detection software responds

Other ways owners describe it: gas smell under the hood; raw fuel smell inside the car; fuel leaking on engine; smoke from engine bay; Bronco Sport injector recall; engine power suddenly reduced with fuel smell.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • Certain 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles
  • 1.5L engine only
  • Recall applicability must be confirmed by VIN

The recall population is based on injector design, engine and production records. Ford does not state a mileage cutoff for the safety remedy.

Published recall remedy

Ford's amended filing specifies replacement of the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and injectors, plus an engine-control software update. The interim software update alone is not the final remedy.

Complete the current 25S76 remedyFord dealer · Parts replacement and programming

Have Ford check the VIN under 25S76. The amended remedy calls for a differently designed set of high-pressure injectors and fuel rail, along with the required control-software update.

Limit: A repair performed under one of the earlier injector recalls does not close the new campaign unless Ford records the current remedy as complete.

Respond safely to fuel smell or smokeSafety response · Immediate

If fuel odor or visible leaking appears, switch off the engine in a safe outdoor location. Smoke requires the same response. Move people away and arrange professional recovery without touching the fuel system.

Limit: Do not restart the engine or smoke nearby. Leave a hot engine compartment closed.

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Source review: August 2, 2026

Steering & suspension

Official safety recall2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026Campaign 26V340000

Suspension component may fail

The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.

NHTSA campaign 26V340000 includes certain 2021 to 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • Noise, looseness, changed handling or uneven tyre wear may appear, depending on the component
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: clunk from suspension; car feels unstable; wheel alignment keeps changing; knocking over bumps; suspension part broke; car pulls to one side.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2021 to 2026 Ford Bronco Sport
  • NHTSA campaign 26V340000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 4,653 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
  • NHTSA marks this campaign with a Do Not Drive advisory

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Published recall remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

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Source review: August 3, 2026

Transmission & drivetrain

Official safety recall2021, 2022, 2023, 2024Campaign 24V267000

Powertrain defect may interrupt drive

The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

NHTSA campaign 24V267000 includes certain 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge. An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • The vehicle may hesitate, shift unexpectedly or lose drive, depending on the recalled part
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: transmission slips; car will not move; gearbox jerks; car jumps out of gear; delayed acceleration; drivetrain warning came on.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2021 to 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
  • NHTSA campaign 24V267000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 456,565 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Published recall remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

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Source review: August 3, 2026

Confirm who pays before authorizing work

A recall remedy follows the campaign and VIN eligibility. A service bulletin provides diagnosis or repair instructions; it does not by itself promise payment. Manufacturer warranty extensions and support programs have their own conditions.

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Keep a current problem separate from future coverage

These files do not supply a shop quote. Ask for a diagnosis and written estimate, then check recall remedies or existing coverage. A new vehicle service contract generally excludes pre-existing conditions.

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Each file retains its original source review date. Historical remedy wording can change; check the current manufacturer notice and NHTSA VIN lookup for your vehicle. The separately dated NHTSA counts elsewhere on this page use a different dataset and scope.

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What can the data tell you about 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Ford Bronco Sport in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

Individual-repair price scopeGeneric inputs

Model-level range presence is a source-coverage check. It does not confirm that a repair fits every engine or model year.

EPA configuration match2 source rows

This model year can include different equipment. Use the VIN and original specifications to identify the actual configuration.

Documented repair pathsCheck the source

Recall and communication counts describe records. They cannot establish a breakdown probability or current VIN status.

Price-key audit reviewed October 12, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.

Cost-library audit

The evidence behind a repair estimate

In our 44-category library, 24 categories have attached published benchmarks and 20 use planning assumptions. The audit separates the appearance of a precise total from the strength and scope of its inputs.

44 repair categories in our current library; a content audit, not a market survey

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Campaign-reference audit

One campaign can create many entries

In the selected collection, 1,186 files with extractable identifiers refer to 771 distinct campaign IDs. The difference is a counting-unit issue, not evidence of additional unique recalls or a vehicle's failure risk.

1,200 selected recall files; campaign references extracted from their evidence fields

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Sources and methods

What each source tells you

NHTSA records: 151 submitted complaints, 14 recalls and 109 manufacturer communications. These are report counts, not failure probabilities.

EPA vehicle details: 2 matched fuel-economy configurations help us leave out repairs for equipment this model year does not have.

Repair-cost estimates: We model 32 applicable repairs beyond normal wear items, using published benchmarks where available plus parts and independent-shop labor assumptions. These ranges are not dealer quotes, repair-shop quotes or invoices.

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Vehicle configuration

2023 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 2 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classSmall SUV
Fuel choicesGasoline
Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Four-wheel drive
Engine range1.5 to 2 L; 3 to 4 cylinders
EPA efficiency23 to 26 mpg
Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-08-07.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

These ranges combine parts and labor benchmarks with modeled independent-shop rates for Dallas, TX. We adjust supported repairs using published estimates for this model and leave out repairs that do not fit its model-year specifications.

RepairSystemEstimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repairEngine$5,860-$16,847
Transmission replacementTransmission$3,492-$11,122
Transfer case replacementDriveline$2,044-$8,129
Turbocharger replacementTurbo and Supercharger$1,520-$6,465
Head gasket replacementEngine$2,286-$3,619
Timing chain replacementEngine$1,895-$2,968
Catalytic converter replacementExhaust and emissions$2,241-$2,517
Steering rack replacementSteering$2,164-$2,584
Strut and control arm repairSuspension$946-$4,495
Fuel injector set replacementFuel System$772-$4,607

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