305 problems have been reported for the 2021 Ford Bronco. The following chart shows the 19 most common problems for 2021 Ford Bronco. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 73 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (31 problems).
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2021 Ford Bronco in the United States are 45,310 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford Bronco owners in the last 5 years is 305, and the age of the vehicle is 5, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 305 / 45,310 / 5 * 1000 = 1.35.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford Bronco model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2021 Ford Bronco in 2021.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Bronco, the following table can be used to compare the 2021 Ford Bronco with the Ford Bronco from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2021 Bronco is 305 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the Ford Bronco is 137.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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