2021 Ford Bronco Sport visibility & wipers problems

Related recalls

• Recall 21V809000Oct 15, 20211,036 vehicles
  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.

  Risk: A detached glass panel can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S46.

What owners say

1. Filed Apr 21, 202663,450 miFLVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, cold condensation dripped onto the right leg and the floorboard smelled like rotting fish. The contact added that the condensation line should have leaked outside of the vehicle, not inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,450.

   NHTSA complaint #11732680 · source
2. Filed May 16, 202565,000 miVAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that after driving for two hours, the vehicle was parked, and the sunroof exploded without impact. There was an abnormally loud sound heard before the sunroof exploded. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact attempted to contact the manufacturer, but there were no related options for assistance. The failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11661430 · source
3. Filed Mar 10, 202542,000 miTXVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, a loud booming noise was heard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was passing the railroad tracks and saw glass flying from the top of the vehicle. After the contact arrived at the residence, duct tape was used to secure the sunroof glass to take the vehicle to the independent mechanic. The dealer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact a quote for the…

   NHTSA complaint #11647377 · source
4. Filed Feb 7, 20255,500 miPAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact's son owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the exterior mirror housing on the driver’s and passenger’s side mirrors had started to melt due to sunlight exposure. The contact had called two dealers and was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The contact sent a letter with pictures to the manufacturer and received a letter back stating that the cost of repair would not be covered. The manufacturer was also notified of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11641290 · source
5. Filed Jan 29, 2025GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionVisibility & Wipers

   The evaporative emissions system failure involving the purge valve and vapor canister purge valve is a recurrent issue on this car and has been reported by hundreds if not thousand of bronco sport owners. All recall for 1.5L and I am sure the badlands have the same parks and is not included in the recall. less than 60,00o mile with a check engine light on. The safety issue that arises from this is that we are emitting more fuel vapors into the atmosphere. Please add recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11639359 · source
6. Filed Dec 13, 2024MATowedBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the windshield washer fluid was leaking out of the front camera. The windshield fluid warning light was illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer informed the contact that a cause for the failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11630612 · source
7. Filed Oct 16, 202440,000 miMIVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from the moon roof. The contact stated that the moon roof started to bend inward and required to be held up manually. The contact then closed the moonroof. The contact contacted an independent mechanic and was informed that it was a known failure. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle had not been taken to the…

   NHTSA complaint #11620060 · source
8. Filed Sep 10, 202433,000 miPAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while attempting to open the rear windshield, the lever on the windshield detached from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact was unable to close the rear windshield and had to use a bungee cord to secure the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the liftgate windshield assembly needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was no…

   NHTSA complaint #11613758 · source
9. Filed Jul 3, 202420,000 miALVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud sound coming from the moon roof. In addition, the contact stated that the moon roof failed to close properly. The contact stated that rainwater was entering the cabin of the vehicle during inclement weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware…

   NHTSA complaint #11598697 · source
10. Filed May 22, 202438,956 miGAVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact’s daughter’s arm bumped into the passenger’s side windshield, and the windshield was severely cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed; however, the windshield was replaced. The contact stated on one occasion while driving 70 MPH, a small object struck the passenger’s side windshield, and a large crack was formed. The dealer was not…

    NHTSA complaint #11590178 · source
11. Filed Sep 18, 202310,000 miNYVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the windshield had fractured in the lower corner of the driver's side and extended towards the center of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to a glass specialist who replaced the windshield. The failure occurred an additional two times. The windshield was replaced by the glass specialist the second time; however, the windshield was not replaced after the third time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but…

    NHTSA complaint #11545223 · source
12. Filed Jul 21, 2023COOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    My husband was driving down a mountain highway when suddenly he heard a loud noise. He pulled over and found the moonroof glass had shattered. There were no cars around and no signs that something had hit it—we think it was glass failure due to a pressure change. Ford has had issues with moonroof glass spontaneously shattering on other vehicles and there are a few reports online about it happening to other Bronco Sports. Ford will not take responsibility and says we need to…

    NHTSA complaint #11533608 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology