2022 Ford Bronco Sport engine problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle developed a hum when accelerating on July 5, 2026. Made an appointment with the dealership to have it diagnosed. They could not get me in until July 16, 2026. On July 15, 2026, the vehicle went into limp mode and had to be driven at an unsafe speed to the dealership to diagnose and repair…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“The catalyic converter is no longer working and showing check engine lights. There is no fix for this issue yet. I cannot get my registration which was due last month.”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leakCampaign 22V191000 · Mar 25, 2022
Related service bulletins
Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model…
25B51 · Other · issued May 9, 2026
Engine problems in other Bronco Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 6 | 18% |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 20 | 21% |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 32 | 22% |
| 2021 Bronco Sport | 140 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.