ford bronco recall: Top 5 Things You Need to Know About This Massive Safety Alert
- Over 145,000 Broncos are being recalled due to a dangerous loss of power risk, where the vehicle can suddenly shut down while driving at highway speeds, increasing the crash threat for owners.
- The root cause is a software glitch in the powertrain control module that can misinterpret battery voltage, causing the engine to stall without warning, leaving drivers stranded or in harm's way.
- Ford will fix the issue for free with an over-the-air software update that recalibrates voltage parameters, so owners won't need to visit a dealership for the repair.
- The recall covers all 2021-2024 Ford Bronco models, including the rugged Bronco Raptor, and was prompted by over 300 customer complaints and three related accidents.
- If you own a Bronco, check your VIN on Ford's recall site immediately; dealers are preparing for a surge in software patches to be available by early next week.