EngineHigh
1.5L EcoBoost fuel-injector/fuel-line fire-risk recall.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Confirm all fire-risk recalls have been completed.
- Typical repair
- Injector set replacement & coding · £500–£1,600
Is the 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
5.5/ 10
MixedOn our documented-fault scoring the Ford Bronco Sport rates 5.5 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, electrical and transmission. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Negotiate · budget for the known faults
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 3
- Low
- 3
Weak points cluster around engine, electrical, transmission, body.
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Engine CoolingHigh
Coolant leaks from the water pump housing on 1.5L EcoBoost engines, leading to low coolant levels and potential overheating.
- Typically appears
- 30,000-50,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Check the coolant expansion tank level. Shine a torch down the auxiliary belt side of the engine block to spot pink crusting or wet coolant.
- Typical repair
- Head gasket / cooling system repair · £900–£2,600
TransmissionMedium
8-speed auto hesitation at low speed.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Test-drive through low-speed shifts.
- Typical repair
- Routine repair · £180–£700
SuspensionMedium
Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension due to premature wear of the MacPherson strut top mounts.
- Typically appears
- 20,000-40,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock whilst stationary to listen for spring binding, then drive over a forecourt speed bump to provoke front-end clunks.
- Typical repair
- Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Body/InteriorMedium
Rattling from the panoramic moonroof over uneven surfaces, or the glass panel binding and reversing direction during closure.
- Typically appears
- 15,000-35,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Operate the moonroof through its full tilt and slide cycle. Push upward on the glass from the driver's seat to check for excessive track play.
- Typical repair
- Body & corrosion repair · £250–£1,800
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