NHTSA recall 21V075000
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.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 21V075000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 21S04 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Reported | 2021-02-16 |
| Owners notified | 2021-03-10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Units potentially affected | 1638 |
| Report | Annual report 3, for 2025 quarter 1 to 2025 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2026-01-13 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 1638 |
| Reported remedied | 1590 (97%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 0 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2025 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.
What can happen
Loose or missing bolts may affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. It could also reduce the vehicle's performance in a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension bolts, and secure or replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S04.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT |
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A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| TSB 25-2574 | 2025-12-02. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 25-2347 to update the vehicle build dates Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a clicking, creaking, clunking, rattle, rotational noise from the front strut area when turning the steering wheel. This may be due to an interference between the front jounce bumper and the rod. Additional model information: * 2021-2025 Bronco Sport Badlands vehicles equipped with minor feature code DWAAN (Performance suspension) * 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch vehicles equipped with minor feature code DWAA3 (High ride suspension) |
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| TSB 25-2438 | 2025-09-23. Service bulletin. This article supersedes TSB 25-2143 to update the production fix date. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle. |
| TSB 25-2347 | 2025-07-30. Service bulletin. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a clicking, creaking, clunking, rattle, rotational noise from the front strut area when turning the steering wheel. This may be due to an interference between the front jounce bumper and the rod. Additional model information: * 2021-2025 Bronco Sport Badlands vehicles equipped with minor feature code DWAAN (Performance suspension) * 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch vehicles equipped with minor feature code DWAA3 (High ride suspension) |
| TSB 24-2326 | 2024-10-25. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2024 Escape and 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install brake pads with clips and if necessary, install the rear reinforced caliper bushings. |
| TSB 22-2326 | 2022-08-23. Service bulletin. Some 2020-2022 Escape and 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a moan noise when the vehicle is driven in reverse (R) in cold weather and/or high humidity. This may be due to the suspension sensitivity of the vehicle. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the rear caliper bushings. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.