2022 Ford Bronco Sport · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 44owner reports
- 38,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 1, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
240 of the 358 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 44 of those describe stalling. Only brake wear is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 44 reports
Stalling on other Bronco Sport years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2023, 2024.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (16 reports).
Recalls and investigations
11 recalls on the electrical system cover the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall.
The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
All 15 recalls on the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Bronco Sport
Loss of motive power. Closed oct 10, 2025, led to recall 25V-019.
Underhood fires caused by fuel leak. Closed oct 30, 2025, led to recall 25V-467.
Loss of motive power. Closed aug 19, 2024, led to recall 24V-267.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 23,000 and 62,000 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Smelling fuel strong when driving and the engine lags and almost stalls when coming to a stop and going very dangerous”
Filed Feb 12, 2026
“Vehicle locked up while driving. Has a new battery already. Full aux electrical function is fine but after shut down while driving will not restart, shift out of gear, roll or steer. All electrical works fine. To tow onto flat bed, had to drag the tires.”
Filed Jun 11, 2025
“Car stalled twice within a weeks time. Service dealer is reporting it as a battery issue when this seems to be a common problem online in forums. The car doesnât give any sign or warning it just comes to a stop whether it be an intersection, highway, etc and does not allow you to place car in neutral because of its state.”
Filed Jul 18, 2024
“When driving down the highway at 80 MPH, vehicle lost all infotainment and instrument panel. This happened several times, battery and alternator were tested and returned nothing. Upon completion of the drive, the vehicle would not start and the alternator had to be replaced. Approximately 3 months prior the drive train lost power and the turbo had to be replaced.”
Filed May 5, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 44 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 50 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 41 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 27 reports