Bronco Sport
Ford Bronco Sport: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Ford Bronco Sport2020–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | CX430 |
| Production | October 2020 – present |
| Model years | 2021–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ford C2 |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L Ecoboost I3 turbo 2.0 L Ecoboost I4 turbo |
| Transmissions | 8-speed 8F35 SelectShift automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,387 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Mexico: Hermosillo, Sonora (Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly) |
| Designer | Paul Wraith |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 1.5 L, 3 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2025–2026 | 1.5 L, 3 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Part-time four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2025–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2024 | 1.5 L, 3 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Part-time four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2026 | 1.5 L, 3 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2025–2026 | 1.5 L, 3 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Part-time four-wheel drive | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2025–2026 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2021–2024 | 1.5 L, 3 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2021–2024 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Part-time four-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2021–2026 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.5–2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 3, 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive, Part-time four-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 14 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2021–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2021–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 353 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Engine and cooling | 326 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 309 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 300 | 2021, 2022, 2024 |
| Brakes | 194 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Driver assistance | 58 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Visibility and wipers | 49 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Suspension | 39 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Steering | 34 | 2021, 2022, 2024 |
| Speed control and cruise | 28 | 2021, 2022, 2024 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2021–2024: 1344 complaints, 45 with a crash and 43 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.