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2024 Ford Bronco Sport Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 24% of its 108 total complaints, with 2 fires reported. Owners report stalling, hesitation to accelerate, ticking noises, and fuel odor, with median mileage at failure of 67,049.5 miles. No related recalls are listed in this dataset.

Engine complaints
26
24% of 108
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
67,050 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the vehicle catching fire while driving, including one case with a fuel odor before the incident.
  • Some report the engine failing to provide power when pressing the gas pedal, causing very slow acceleration from a stop.
  • Several describe hesitation or delayed response when accelerating onto highways, sometimes limiting speed to a crawl.
  • A ticking sound from the engine compartment is reported at startup, in one case paired with a fuel smell.
  • Owners mention rough idle with heavy shaking and RPM surges when trying to accelerate.
  • Some link their engine concerns to a fuel injector or fuel tank recall campaign, though a fix was not always available.

When 2024 Ford Bronco Sport engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 12, 2024, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2024 Ford Bronco Sport engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2024Jan 2025Jul 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026; peak May 2026 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Bronco Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2021177 (26%)
  2. 202293 (26%)
  3. 202337 (24%)
  4. 202426 (24%)
  5. 202510 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have?
NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2024 Bronco Sport, which is 24% of the 108 total complaints filed for this model year.
Are there engine fires reported on the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 fire incidents among the engine complaints for the 2024 model year, with no crashes or injuries reported.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport engine?
This dataset lists no related recalls tied to the engine complaint area for the 2024 Bronco Sport, though some owner complaints reference separate campaign numbers like 25V455000 and 25V467.
At what mileage do engine problems usually appear on the 2024 Bronco Sport?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 67,049.5 miles at the time of engine-related failure for the 2024 Bronco Sport.
How does the 2024 Bronco Sport compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2024 model's engine complaints make up 24% of its total complaints, similar to 2023 at 24%, and lower than 2021, 2022, and 2025, which are each at 26%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.