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NHTSA: Investigation on Sudden Bronco Engine Failures
Pre-production 2021 two-door Bronco.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in public filing this week that it had opened at the end of May of this year a formal investigation of 32 consumer complaints alleging that 2021 Ford Bronco SUVs suddenly lose power at highway speeds.
It the latest example of ongoing Ford Motor quality problems and safety defects. Ford said during the Bronco introduction: “The all-new Bronco® two- and four-door traditional midsize SUVs represent the flagship models for the Built Wild™ Bronco brand and are ready to deliver thrilling off-road experiences with their heritage-inspired style, rugged engineering and smart off-road technology.”
The defect investigation on 25,538 vehicles was the result of The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) having received three petitions on March 17, 2022, March 18, 2022, and March 29, 2022, requesting a defect investigation into an alleged defect of the “valves” on 2021 MY Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost engine. The EcoBoost engine has been in production in various guises since 2009. The petitions are at NHTSA.gov under ODI numbers 11461178, 11460125, and 11460124. (Read AutoInformed: Vehicle Quality Flaws at 36-Year Record High)
The petitioners alleged that 2021 MY Ford Broncos vehicles are experiencing loss of motive power at highway speeds with no-restart due to catastrophic engine failures.
“This defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petitions,” NHTSA. Defect investigation often result in recalls. IT is also possible that Ford Motor Company will recall the Broncos and other Ford vehicles using the defective engines or valves before NHTSA forces it to do so.
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