2021 Ford Bronco Sport fuel/propulsion system problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The bronco sport was being driven, suddenly an gasoline odor was slightly noticed, it was almost dismissed because the intersection the vehicle was currently at has 4 gas stations. The SUV suddenly turned off, alerts popped up on the screen and smoke began to rise from underneath the hood. As the…”
filed Jul 25, 2026
“THIS PROBLEM CAUSES MY VEHICLE TO SPUTTER AND JERK WHEN TRAVELING. I brought it to the dealership and they said to bring it back when the recall was submitted. This is ridiculous. So many recalls on this vehicle”
filed Jun 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger…
SSM 54857 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Bronco Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 19 | 20% |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 27 | 18% |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 35 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.