Ford Bronco
The 2026 Ford Bronco offers good reliability, but buyers should confirm the instrument panel cluster (IPC) recall has been completed.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Manual/Standard | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Regular | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | Keyless ignition | Seat rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | Standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1085 | 38.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard | Standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Standard | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Standard | 2 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Frontal crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | adaptiveCruiseControl | forwardCollisionWarning | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Frontal crash: 4, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2024 Ford Bronco SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 4 | 3 | 2024 Ford Bronco SUV 4WD | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2023 Ford Bronco 2DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | 3 | 2023 Ford Bronco 2DR 4WD | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2022 Ford Bronco 2DR SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | 3 | 2022 Ford Bronco 2DR SUV 4WD | optional | standard | optional |
| 2021 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2021 Ford Bronco 4DR SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2021 Ford Bronco 4DR SUV 4WD | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Ford Bronco offers good reliability, but buyers should confirm the instrument panel cluster (IPC) recall has been completed.
2025
The 2025 Ford Bronco presents an average reliability profile, making pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2024
Approach the 2024 Ford Bronco with caution; its below-average reliability, particularly concerning fuel system integrity, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2023
The 2023 Ford Bronco offers rugged capability but is hampered by a below-average reliability verdict, largely due to frequent windshield wiper system failures.
2022
Approach the 2022 Ford Bronco with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant engine concerns, including a critical recall for broken intake valves.
2021
The 2021 Ford Bronco is considered below average for reliability, with catastrophic engine failures in the 2.7L EcoBoost being a primary concern.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford Bronco?
Carfocal currently has 6 published Bronco reports, covering 2021 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Ford Bronco offers good reliability, but buyers should confirm the instrument panel cluster (IPC) recall has been completed.
Published year coverage: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Ford Bronco reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford Bronco. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 ford bronco offers good reliability, but buyers should confirm the instrument panel cluster (ipc) recall has been completed. and the 2026 ford bronco offers solid value for its capability, but its market price should reflect the documented **instrument panel cluster (ipc) failure** recall. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
6 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford Bronco?
Across Carfocal's published Bronco guides, recurring problem areas include Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), Brake Pads, and Tires. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), Brake Pads, and Tires.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 6
- Years tracked
- 6
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints