# Recalls that may apply to the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [26V340000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V340000.md), 2026-05-27: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021\-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022\-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle. Built from 2020\-03\-11. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.** - [25V685000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V685000.md), 2025-10-10: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2016\-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016\-2023 Explorer, 2019\-2020 Fusion, 2019\-2024 Ranger, 2020\-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021\-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022\-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. Built from 2020\-02\-05. - [25V467000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V467000.md), 2025-07-11: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021\-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020\-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. Built from 2020\-02\-05. - [25V442000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V442000.md), 2025-06-27: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2018\-2022 Transit Connect, 2019\-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F\-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019\-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020\-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020\-2022 Escape, F\-250 SD, Corsair, 2020\-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020\-2024 Explorer, 2021\-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022\-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended. Built from 2020\-03\-13. - [25V165000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V165000.md), 2025-03-14: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Escape and 2021\-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V\-859 or 24V\-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. - [25V158000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V158000.md), 2025-03-14: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021\-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022\-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V\-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12\-volt battery state of charge. Built from 2020\-07\-08. - [25V019000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V019000.md), 2025-01-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021\-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022\-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12\-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail. Built 2020\-02\-05 to 2022\-10\-20. - [24V267000](/recalls/nhtsa/24V267000.md), 2024-04-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE \(TCM/PCM/TECM\). Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021\-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022\-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12\-volt battery state of charge. - [22V859000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V859000.md), 2022-11-18: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2023 Escape and 2021\-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. - [22V191000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V191000.md), 2022-03-25: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2022 Escape and 2021\-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak. - [21V922000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V922000.md), 2021-11-23: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021\-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." - [21V809000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V809000.md), 2021-10-15: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. - [21V625000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V625000.md), 2021-08-10: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021\-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall. - [21V075000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V075000.md), 2021-02-16: SUSPENSION:REAR. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts. - [21V074000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V074000.md), 2021-02-16: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms. - [21V011000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V011000.md), 2021-01-15: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2020\-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2026259](/recalls/tc/2026259.md), 2026-05-27: Suspension. Issue: On certain vehicles, the front lower ball joint\(s\) may not have been installed correctly on the steering knuckle\(s\). As a result, the front lower ball joint\(s\) could separate and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk Ford advises you not to drive your vehicle until the recall repairs are completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealer to arrange for an inspection. The dealer will repair the front steering knuckle\(s\), as necessary. - [2026005](/recalls/tc/2026005.md), 2026-01-09: Electrical. Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-554. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. Alternatively, owners can choose to have the dealership permanently disable the engine block heater. - [2025554](/recalls/tc/2025554.md), 2025-10-10: Electrical. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026\-005. Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater. - [2025376](/recalls/tc/2025376.md), 2025-07-14: Engine. Issue: On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. This recall replaces Transport Canada recalls 2022\-658, 2024\-160 and 2025\-134. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail. As an interim repair, a dealer will update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks. Owners that have already received this software update will be informed that the interim repair is not required. Once the final repair is available, Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high\-pressure fuel rail assembly, high\-pressure fuel injectors, and update the engine control software. - [2025360](/recalls/tc/2025360.md), 2025-06-27: Visual System. Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software. - [2025139](/recalls/tc/2025139.md), 2025-03-14: Electrical. Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S24 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2024\-224\) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the powertrain control module \(PCM\) and body control module \(BCM\) may not detect a change in the charge level of the 12 V battery. As a result, the engine could stall. This could also cause the engine not to restart after a start\-stop event and the hazard lights may not work. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle that doesn't restart after a start\-stop event could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, hazard lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the PCM and BCM software. - [2025134](/recalls/tc/2025134.md), 2025-03-14: Engine. Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recalls 22S73 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2022\-658\) or 24S16 \(Transport Canada recall no. 2024\-160\) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks. The dealer will also install a drain tube. Ford will also provide an extended warranty of 15 years/240 000 km to replace cracked injectors. - [2025022](/recalls/tc/2025022.md), 2025-01-17: Electrical. Issue: On certain vehicles, the 12 V battery may be defective. As a result, the engine could stall. This could also cause the engine not to restart after a start\-stop event and the hazard lights may not work. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle that doesn't restart after a start\-stop event could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, hazard lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the 12 V battery. - [2024224](/recalls/tc/2024224.md), 2024-04-12: Electrical. Issue: On certain vehicles, the powertrain control module \(PCM\) and body control module \(BCM\) may not detect a change in the charge level of the 12 V battery. As a result, the engine could stall. This could also cause the engine not to restart after a start\-stop event and the hazard lights may not work. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle that doesn't restart after a start\-stop event could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, hazard lamps that don't work could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the PCM and BCM software. - [2022658](/recalls/tc/2022658.md), 2022-11-19: Fuel System. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-376. Issue: On certain vehicles, a fuel injector may crack. If this happens, fuel could leak into the engine compartment. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L EcoBoost engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control software to detect fuel injector leaks. The dealer will also install a drain tube. Ford will also provide an extended warranty of 15 years/240 000 km to replace cracked injectors. - [2022152](/recalls/tc/2022152.md), 2022-03-29: Engine. Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.5 L Ecoboost engine, the engine oil separator could leak. If this happens, oil could leak onto hot engine parts. Safety Risk: Oil that leaks onto hot engine parts could cause a fire. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the engine oil separator for damage and leaks. The oil separator and seals will be replaced, if necessary. - [2021727](/recalls/tc/2021727.md), 2021-11-26: Brakes. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2025\-553. Issue: Certain vehicles may not meet the minimum stopping requirements of Canadian regulations. In particular, the vehicle may have an extended stopping distance if there is a loss of power brake assist. Note: This recall does not effect vehicles with an electronic brake booster \(EBB\). Safety Risk: Reduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front brake pads. - [2021639](/recalls/tc/2021639.md), 2021-10-18: Structure. Issue: On certain vehicles, the moonroof glass may not be properly attached to the frame. As a result, the glass could become loose and separate from the vehicle. Safety Risk: A glass moonroof that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the date code of the moonroof glass. It will be replaced, if necessary. - [2021508](/recalls/tc/2021508.md), 2021-08-12: Fuel System. Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery module could leak inside the fuel tank. If this happens, low fuel pressure could cause the engine not to start, or it could stall while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel delivery module. - [2021082](/recalls/tc/2021082.md), 2021-02-19: Suspension. Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the rear suspension module to the subframe may be loose or missing. As a result, vehicle stability and rear impact crash performance could be reduced. Safety Risk: Reduced stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Reduced rear crash performance could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the rear suspension module bolts. The bolts will be tightened or replaced, as necessary. - [2021011](/recalls/tc/2021011.md), 2021-01-18: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear drive unit was not properly filled with oil. As a result, the rear axle could seize. If this happens, the rear wheels could lock up and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Safety Risk: A rear\-wheel lock up while driving could cause a loss of control that could result in a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to check the oil level in the rear drive unit. If the drive unit is filled to the minimum oil level, it will be topped up to the full level. 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