2025 Ford Bronco
2025 Ford Bronco — The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs manufactured and marketed by Ford.
Trim: Big Bend
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Ford Bronco snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Ford Bronco typically asks about $32,400 versus a $40,500 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Ford Bronco has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Engine) and 44 owner complaints. Versus 2024, watch city mpg (20 mpg → 25 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$32,400
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$40,500
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
19
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
44
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Bronco?
Yes — 19 recall campaigns and 44 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Engine
2026-07-20
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
Campaign 26V468000
Structure
2026-06-24
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Campaign 26V403000
Engine and Engine Cooling
2026-05-27
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Campaign 26V343000
Seats
2026-04-28
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Campaign 26V268000
Power Train
2026-04-14
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
Campaign 26V236000
Back Over Prevention
2026-03-03
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Campaign 26V124000
Engine and Engine Cooling
2026-03-03
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Campaign 26V122000
Service Brakes
2025-12-01
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Campaign 25V823000
Electrical System
2025-11-14
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Campaign 25V788000
Visibility
2025-10-10
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number…
Campaign 25V683000
Service Brakes
2025-07-25
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Campaign 25V488000
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2025-06-13
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Campaign 25V397000
Air Bags
2025-06-13
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Campaign 25V396000
Suspension
2025-05-09
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
Campaign 25V308000
Seats
2025-05-09
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Campaign 25V311000
Suspension
2025-05-09
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Campaign 25V310000
Suspension
2025-04-18
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Campaign 25V260000
Power Train
2025-03-14
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Campaign 25V164000
Suspension
2024-10-16
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
Campaign 24V770000
Owner complaints
44 complaints · 4 crash-related · 2 fire-related · 2 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System8
- Unknown Or Other7
- Power Train5
- Back Over Prevention3
- Service Brakes3
- Steering3
- Structure3
- Visibility/Wiper3
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Is the 2025 Ford Bronco a good daily driver? - 8,000 mile 23 OBX review
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (20 mpg → 25 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- City MPG
- 20 mpg↑25 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 21 mpg↑30 mpg
- Length
- 165.0 in→180.7 in
- Width
- 79.5 in→85.8 in
- Height
- 72.0 in→77.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 100.4 in→116.1 in
- Curb weight
- 4288.0 lb→5732.0 lb
Trims dropped: Badlands
How much does a used 2025 Bronco cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $32,400 in typical used asking against a $40,500 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $40,500
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $32,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$8,100 below MSRP
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How does the Bronco compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- Wrangler vs Bronco — Wrangler or Bronco — which used off-road SUV should you buy?
What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Bronco?
The 2025 Ford Bronco sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Ford Bronco continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Ford Bronco is a model line of SUVs manufactured and marketed by Ford. The first SUV model developed by the company, five generations of the Bronco were sold from the 1966 to 1996 model years. A sixth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2021 model year. The nameplate has been used on other Ford SUVs, namely the 1984–1990 Bronco II compact SUV, the 2021 Bronco Sport compact crossover, and the China-only 2025 Bronco New Energy. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2025, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 180.7 in, width 85.8 in, height 77.6 in, and wheelbase 116.1 in, with curb weight around 5732.0 lb.
- 19 NHTSA recalls
- Wheelbase 116.1 in
- Curb weight about 5732.0 lb
- About 180.7 × 85.8 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 27 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 300 hp, 325 lb-ft, 20 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
325 lb-ft
Combined MPG
20 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (20 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,100
5-year energy
$10,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 20 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.3L Turbo I4
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged
- Transmission
- 7-speed manual / 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 180.7 in
- Width
- 85.8 in
- Height
- 77.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 116.1 in
- Curb weight
- 5732.0 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 30
- Combined MPG
- 20
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Big Bend | Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 418 hp |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft | 440 lb-ft |
| Combined MPG | 20 | — |
| Engine | 2.3L Turbo I4 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 |
| Transmission | 7-speed manual / 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 325 | — | 20 | 4WD | |
| 418 | 440 | — | — | 4WD |