Equipment Related Problems of the 2026 Ford Bronco

Equipment problem

Summary of the safety problem: a 2026 Ford Bronco rolled out of its parked position with no occupants, despite being left in park, and collided with another vehicle. Full description of the incident: the Ford Bronco was placed in park, was not running, and had no occupants. I exited the vehicle several times to reinstall the removable roof panels. The vehicle remained stationary during this process. After completing the roof panel installation, my wife and I closed the doors and trunk and we walked toward the building. A witness (the owner of the other car that was involved in car collision ) confirmed that the Bronco was still parked where we left it. A short time later, we learned that the Bronco had rolled out of its parking spot and struck a parked car. The Bronco had not been touched, driven, or moved by anyone after we walked away that we were aware of. There were no warning signs that we were aware of. The police were at the scene and filed a report. This was a enterprise car rental vehicle with approx. 1,300 miles. I am unsure if this vehicle has been inspected by enterprise. Damage / injuries: •collision with a parked car. •no injuries reported. •police report filed (attached). •photos available (attached). Why this is a safety defect: a vehicle that rolls away while in park violates the intent of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 114, which aims to prevent accidental rollaway. This Bronco should not have moved under any circumstances once placed in park. What you request NHTSA to investigate: •whether the 2026 Ford Bronco has a defect in its park mechanism, parking brake system, or electronic controls that can cause unintended rollaway. •whether similar complaints exist for this model year. •whether a recall or inspection campaign is warranted to prevent future incidents. Attachments included: •police accident report •photos of vehicle positions and damage •rental agreement.