My windshield wipers are randomly stopping working in the middle of driving in the rain. When the wipers stop, nothing on the lever is working, no rear wiper, no front wiper and no wiper fluid. The lever on the handle works nothing. This has happened probably 5 times randomly in last two weeks. Once the wipers stopped in an upright position and lever wouldn’t do anything until i hit a bump in the road and they all of a sudden started working again. Very scary, very dangerous. I took it into FORD dealer and they said nothing was wrong after their diagnostics and they sent me on my way. Doing my own research into the problem i see a recall but not for my Bronco Sport. Please help me with this as it is very scary to drive right now.
2023 Ford Bronco Sport visibility problems
11 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 5,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 5,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Sun/moon roof assembly3
- Windshield2
- Power window devices and controls1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Bronco Sport visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
- Risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.
Recall number 24V594000 · Recall details
What 2023 Ford Bronco Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the moon roof. The contact stated that the abnormal sound was like the moon roof was detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failure of the gasket between the body of the vehicle and the moon roof. The contact was informed that the internal rail assembly and the gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was provided a discounted cost for the repair. The failure mileage was 29,000.
The bronco sport badlands has a purely cosmetic strip on the dash that is a reflective bright orange. Its like a thin ribbon that travels around the drivers area, when the sun is raising or setting that strip reflects back onto the inside of the windshield blocking vision. It changes depth perception massively and creates a line straight across the drivers field of vision. When the sun is up and clear it just normal reflects and can be blocked with sun glasses or such but the reflection periods absolutely can not. I am not alone in this, reddit, ford forums etc have multiple mentions of this. I have already been hit twice (both accidents other driver at fault) but I believe I could have avoided them with clear field of visions.
When I was driving at about 40mph another car cut me off and launched a pebble to my windshield. When I got home I saw a tiny chip in the windshield at mid-height in line with the front seat passenger's sight line. Over the next month or so a crack developed spontaneously and spread across the whole windshield. Replacing the windshield was very expensive!
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH in a rainstorm, it was discovered that the front windshield wipers were inoperable, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front windshield wiper motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90.
The positioning of the wipers is poorly designed.it allows ice and snow to build up rendering the wipers inoperable and almost impossible to thaw out even with the window defroster .Ford is aware of this issue because earlier models used to come with a deicer.Canadien models come with a deicer.I contacted ford customer service and was directed to go to the dealer, which I did and filed a complaint . the service manage said that's all they could do. It is a safety issue because if you are driving in heavy snow the wipers will become inoperable.this issue pertains to Ford Bronco Sport vehicles.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger’s side window was stuck. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no open appointments until the end of the month. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed, the sunroof inadvertently shattered without warning or impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
My Ford Bronco Sport windshield cracked without a any sign of impact. The crack on the windshield just appeared overnight just below the area of the rearview mirror. There is no sign of a chip that could have explained how the crack would have started to expand. Maybe a stress crack from the factory? After doing a quick online search it appears that similar issue has happened to other 2023 Ford Bronco Sports.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the front windshield cracked without impact. The contact noticed four cracks. There were several stress lines. The crack extended from the rear-view mirror toward the passenger’s and driver's side. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Questions about the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport visibility
Does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2023 Ford Bronco Sport visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 5,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V594000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Bronco Sport have the most visibility problems?
The Ford Bronco Sport model years with the most visibility complaints are 2021 (26 complaints) and 2023 (11 complaints).
Other 2023 Ford Bronco Sport problems
Fuel system 61Engine 39Electrical 38Transmission 21Brakes 10Driver assistance 10Suspension 5Seat belts 4Airbags 3Tires 3Acceleration 2Body 2Seats 2Steering 2Wheels 1
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