268 problems have been reported for the 2021 Ford Bronco. The following chart shows the 18 most common problems for 2021 Ford Bronco. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 71 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (27 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 268, and the age of the vehicle is 5, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 268 / 45,310 / 5 * 1000 = 1.18.
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.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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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 268 while the average number of problems reported for the 9 model years of the Ford Bronco is 123.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2025 Bronco | |
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