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2024 Ford Bronco Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Bronco Sport.

The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport is a model that employs a dedicated body structure and platform, and it is powered by an engine that underpins its design. In this model year, owners have filed 89 total complaints, with the Electrical System accounting for the majority and eight recall actions issued. Historically, complaint volumes have ranged from a high of 664 in 2021 to just 2 in 2026, and the 2024 figure places it near the lower end of that spectrum, reflecting a notable improvement in reliability.

Model year2025202420232021

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.8 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3457 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Bronco Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2021 Badlands
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Limited Heritage 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.80 sec250 hpAWD
2021Badlands 2.0L Turbo I-45.90 sec14.50 sec245 hpAWD
2021Badlands 2.0L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.30 sec245 hpAWD
2021Outer Banks 1.5L Turbo I-38.20 sec16.30 sec181 hpAWD
2021Outer Banks 1.5L Turbo I-38.50 sec16.40 sec181 hpAWD
2021Outer Banks 1.5L Turbo I-38.60 sec16.40 sec181 hpAWD
2021Outer Banks 1.5L Turbo I-39.20 sec16.80 sec181 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport shows a clear downward trend in federal complaints, falling from 664 in 2021 to 89 in 2024, while recalls have also dropped from 16 to 8. Investigations and total safety bulletins continue to decline each year, with only one investigation and 81 TSBs reported for 2024, compared to 3 investigations and 146 TSBs in 2022. The most common complaint areas in 2024—Electrical System (10), Fuel System, Gasoline (8), Unknown or Other (7), and Power Train (7)—are all below the 2023 totals, indicating fewer recurring issues. Crash‑related complaints are low at five, and fire complaints are just four, both well under the 2023 levels. In the context of this improving arc, 2024 represents the strongest year yet for the Bronco Sport generation, suggesting it is a prudent choice for a used buyer.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
81
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
89
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 89 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System10
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Unknown Or Other7
Power Train7
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System4
Engine4
Tires4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V267000Electrical System:Body Control Module/BcmReported 12/04/2024

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. Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford…

24V683000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 13/09/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco Sport vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge. Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module and powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 81 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 549392026-06-16Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…
SSM 548572026-05-21Fuel/Propulsion System2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick…
TSB 26-22052026-05-18Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin supersedes 25-2346. Reason for update: add Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles…
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
SSM 547972026-05-04Power TrainSome 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Bronco Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.