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 Oct 2, 2026
42 of the 376 complaints on this car describe brake wear. Only wiper failure is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 42 reports
Brake wear on other Bronco years
No other Bronco model year has enough reports of brake wear for a sheet of its own. See every Bronco year.
What this problem usually is
Brake reports cover a wide spread of symptoms. Grinding or squealing is common, and so is a pulsing pedal or a shake through the car when stopping. Others describe pads and rotors worn out long before they expected, a brake warning light, or a pedal that goes soft or sinks toward the floor. The most serious ones say the car didn't stop in time.
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 Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Bronco
Parking brake failure. Closed sep 23, 1994, led to recall 94V-169.
Ford truck inconsistent vehicle control.. Closed apr 17, 1991.
Front brk caliper seizure. Closed nov 30, 1987.
None of these investigations covers the 2022 model year.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 5 service bulletins or notices for the 2022 Ford Bronco that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated red brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0049:01 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00.
Customers who neutral (4-wheel flat) tow 2021-2022 Broncos equipped with an electronic brake booster (EBB) may report an inconsistent brake assist when a supplemental braking system has been installed.
Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with an EBB may exhibit multiple error messages displayed in the IPC followed by automatic engagement of the parking brake immediately after starting the vehicle with the doors removed or after sitting in the vehicle ...
1 more on the 2022 Ford Bronco page.
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 â 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Windshield wipers stop working 57 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 40 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 37 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 31 reports
- Fuel pump failure 28 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 27 reports