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2022 Ford Bronco · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

  • 42owner reports
  • 46,000median miles
  • 1involved a crash

Newest report Jun 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

42 of the 373 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2022 Bronco.

Tick what matches of 42 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the booster (8 reports) and the ABS module (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the brakes covers the 2022 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Bronco

EA93-020opened Jul 28, 1993
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · model years 1992

Parking brake failure. Closed sep 23, 1994, led to recall 94V-169.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available
PE91-017opened Nov 27, 1990
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · model years 1988 to 1990

Ford truck inconsistent vehicle control.. Closed apr 17, 1991.

NHTSA summary
SEE CLOSE RESUME
PE87-015opened Jan 15, 1987
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · model years 1981 to 1985

Front brk caliper seizure. Closed nov 30, 1987.

NHTSA summary
ANALYSIS:ALLEGEDLY, DURING BRAKE APPLICATION THE DISC BRAKE CALIPERSSEIZE, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE PULL AND/OR FRONT BRAKE LOCK-UP.SOMEREPORTS CITE A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN UNFOREWARNEDAND UNAVOIDABLE TRAVEL INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES.CONSUMERS CLAIM THATSERVICE PERSONNEL HAVE CONSISTENTLY ATTRIBUTED THE PROBLEM TO THE USE OFPHENOLIC PISTONS WHICH OVERHEAT AND SEIZE IN THE CALIPER BORES.INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISCLOSED THE COMPLAINT, ACCIDENT,AND INJURY STATISTICS TABULATED ABOVE.OTHER MANUFACTURER-SUPPLIED DATADISCLOSED THAT TWO DESIGN CHANGES WITH POTENTIAL RELEVANCE TO THIS MATTERWERE MADE DURING THE PRODUCTION YEARS IN QUESTION.IN OCTOBER 1981, THESPECIFICATION OF THE MAXIMUM OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE PISTON WAS DECREASEDBY 0.0250 MM AND THE MINIMUM INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE CALIPER PISTON BOREINCREASED BY 0.024 MM.THESE CHANGES WERE MADE TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITYOF PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS.A SECOND DESIGN REVISIONWAS MADE IN SEPTEMBER 1986 TO REDUCE INADVERTENT CHIPPING OF THE CALIPERPISTONS DURING BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT.WARRANTY CLAIM DATA WERE INCONCLUS-IVE IN IDENTIFYING A FAILURE TREND ACCOMPANIED BY RISK OF ACCIDENTS.THE HISTORY OF BRONCO BRAKE PULL/DRIFT COMPLAINTS DISCLOSED THAT FORD HADKNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM.AN AUGUST 1986, FORD TRUCK INTEROFFICE LETTERDISCUSSED THE PHENOMENON AND PROVIDED SUGGESTIONS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEMIN THE FIELD.THE CONDITION WAS DEFINED AS RECESSION STEER, MANIFEST TOTHE VEHICLE OPERA

None of these investigations covers the 2022 model year.

When it happens

Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.

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What owners wrote

“AT 2.5 YEARS OLD AND 46K MILES THE VACCUM BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY HAS GONE OUT. THIS WAS ON ISSUE WITH THE BRONCO SPORT AND RECALLED, BUT NOT YET ON THE FULL SIZE BRONCO. SSM 50472 - 2021-2022 Bronco - 2.3L - Illuminated Brake Warning Lamp And/Or Brake System Warning Message – DTC P050F Set In The ABS Module And Firm Brake Pedal”

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · 46,000 miles

“While on interstate 485 Charlotte NC, traveling with adaptive cruise control on at 73mph the brake light came in with a message to check brake system. I proceeded to apply the brake but was hard and unable to slow down. On my second attempt it worked then became normal. The bronco is at the dealer now for repair. And they found a faulty vacuum hose. Waiting for new hose to arrive at dealer”

Filed Jun 13, 2024

“Nearly every time I operate my vehicle I get a brake warning pop up on my instrument cluster. It definately happens every time cruise control is activated”

Filed Nov 18, 2023

“During flat towing the EBB shuts down making the auxiliary brake ineffective, this a safety concern. Ford is aware of the situation, but has failed to address this safety issue.”

Filed Feb 13, 2023

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 1 of 42 reports involved a crash. 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.

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