Ford Bronco pulling problems

Filed Oct 30, 2025 · Brakes · NJ

I am writing to formally report a safety-related malfunction involving the parking brake system in my vehicle. The issue poses a significant safety hazard while driving and warrants investigation for potential design or manufacturing defects. During normal operation, the parking brake actuator malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to pull to one side and creating an unsafe driving condition. When I took the car to an authorized dealership, I was informed that the issue was due to a faulty parking brake switch. The switch was replaced; however, the malfunction persisted. Further inspection revealed that the parking brake motor and actuator needed replacement. Even after these repairs, while driving, the dashboard repeatedly displayed warnings such as: •“Parking brake engaged,” •“Please release parking brake,” and •“Parking brake system overheated.” When attempting to release the brake, the system would only disengage after manually pressing the release button, rather than automatically disengaging when the vehicle began to move — as it should. This malfunction not only causes confusion but also increases the risk of loss of vehicle control or brake system failure during operation. Given the repeated failures and persistent warnings, I believe this issue represents a potential safety defect that should be reviewed by your agency to determine if other vehicles are affected. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and to ensuring this issue is properly addressed to prevent future incidents.

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · MO

The vehicle started showing excessive tire wear with only 3500 miles on it. We took it to the dealership to have this checked and discovered it the front suspension was severely out of alignment they aligned the suspension and 1500 miles later it was out of alignment again and was re aligned. Then 1500 miles later it was aligned yet again because of excessive wear and pulling hard to the left. The vehicle was returned to the dealership it was purchased from and they kept it for 27 straight days and claimed to have done 5 alignments and the 5th one worked. We drove the vehicle 1000 miles and the front tires were showing even worse wear and the front end was discovered to be out of alignment yet again. As of today the vehicle is scheduled to be returned to the dealership for a 5th time with no real remedy or answer on the issue. I uploaded 10 documents but have 11 more available.

Filed Jun 29, 2023 · Steering · 7,000 miles · SC · crash

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle violently pulled to the left and crashed into a guard rail. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made abnormal sounds. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on the Mobile App, she was notified that the power steering assist had failed, along with other unknown messages. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was then towed to a body shop. A Police report was filed. The contact had not sustained any injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · MI · crash

The following is a complaint about product and services . Product being 1996-97 model vehicle ford bronco VIN [xxx]. Vehicle has built-in control and rollover problems by design. This was a contributing factor. With the bronco crashing off the mackinac bridge march 2, 1997 located in michigan killing [xxx] our son. The vehicle was leased new, in 1996 and members of the family experienced difficulty keeping vehicle in its lane of travel, it would drift and bounce about the road there was a rollover of this vehicle after it impacted a curb on may 11 1996. Services being the ford bronco was taken to romeo ford dealership in romeo michigan jan 13 ,1997. Approximately two weeks before the fatal crash. The truck was experiencing pulling to one side, steering instability and suspension problems it would have been taken back to the dealership because it still had a handling problem but the fatality happened before that could take place. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · ID · fire

While driving vehicle would not go forward. Consumer stated transmission went out. Dealer contacted. *ak cruise control and door locks are inoperative. Emergency brake light stays illuminated. Front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. Head lights will not shut off. Thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. The struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. Transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. Driver side seat belt inoperative. Electrical switch that adjusts the driver seat shorted out and caught fire in the engine compartment, ground cable on the battery broke causing computer to be inoperative, starter switch, solenoid, lock cylinder, circuit breaker, and tem sensor were replaced. Air conditioner failed and vents do not work.

Filed May 5, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Full-size bronco pulls hard left (into oncoming traffic lane) upon braking. Worse on hard braking but occurs at all speeds. Brakes were just replaced by dealer 6 weeks ago - same thing. Dealer said there is tsb advising to swap wheels and brake pads. It reduced problem, but left pull still bad enough to pull vehicle into oncoming traffic upon hard braking - unsafe. Driver must steer right to maintain straight course upon all types of braking. Ford and the federal safety agency knows about this safety issue - does someone have to die to get a real fix? This truck is huge and it may be innocent victim gets hit in head-on collision. Please review and see if there is a real fix, not swapping disk pads to mask the real design flaw issue.

Filed Feb 25, 2000 · Suspension · NY

Truck bounces off to another lane when driving on bumby roads at any speed over 35mph..truck pulls to the right when stopping in an emergency...truck has been to dealer numerous times and dealer can fix or fixes something else..4 wheel dive comes on and off by it self been to dealer 2 times.

Filed Jun 8, 1998 · Brakes, Suspension · WA

When making standard braking procedures vehicle will pull to right which could cause loss of control. Dealer has switched brake calipers, now vehicle pulls to left, cannot identify problem.

Filed Jul 16, 1997 · Suspension · FL

The insulator on the radius arm is being melted by the catalytic converter, causing the vehicle to pull to the right side. The problem has not been corrected.

Filed Oct 3, 1996 · Brakes, Suspension · NE

When hitting the brakes on normal road conditions, they pull the vehicle to the right, the system has ABS. *ak consumer states the brakes seem to lock up a lot when vehicle is put in reverse. Consumer states transmission is slow, takes a long time to engage. Left rear drags on gravel and right front pulls to the right.