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2021 Ford Bronco Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco, 10% of its 229 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 25,276.5 miles. No related brake recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
22
10% of 229
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
25,277 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners with the 2.7L engine report the Electronic Brake Boost (EBB) shutting off about 45 minutes after flat-towing begins, leaving the supplemental brake system unable to build enough pressure.
  • Some drivers describe the brake pedal feeling extremely stiff and failing to stop the vehicle immediately, with the brake warning light illuminated.
  • Others report sudden total loss of power, brakes, and steering while driving, including one case going down a hill at low speed.
  • One owner reported rear calipers locking on the inside, causing uneven pad wear between the inside and outside pads.
  • A few complaints describe brake failure occurring alongside pre-collision alert warnings just before a low-speed crash.

When 2021 Ford Bronco brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 23, 2022, latest Aug 21, 2026.

2021 Ford Bronco brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2022Apr 2022Jun 2022Oct 2023Nov 2024Jul 2025Dec 2025Jun 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Bronco model year

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

  1. 202122 (10%)
  2. 202243 (11%)
  3. 202317 (8%)
  4. 20249 (12%)
  5. 20257 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco have?
NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco, which is 10% of the 229 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Ford Bronco?
No related brake recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for the 2021 Ford Bronco.
At what mileage do brake problems occur on the 2021 Bronco?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2021 Ford Bronco is 25,276.5 miles.
Did the 2021 Ford Bronco brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2021 Ford Bronco, with no fires reported.
How does the 2021 Bronco compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2021 model's brake complaints made up 10% of its total complaints, compared to 11% for 2022, 8% for 2023, 12% for 2024, and 13% for 2025.

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.