1999 White C5 Coupe Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Ford is issuing a safety recall involving the braking system on some 2021 Bronco Sport models (and some Escape models) for a braking defect, which was revealed during a NHTSA compliance audit of the braking system: https://www.futurecar.com/5038/Ford-Motor-Co-is-Recalling-the-New-Bronco-Sport-Escape-SUVs-for-Underperforming-Brakes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Quote According to Consumer Reports, Ford's internal testing of a Bronco Sport in 2018 showed that it met the regulatory requirement for stopping distance. But when NHTSA tested the same vehicle as part of a routine compliance audit in November 2021, the agency found that it took 583 feet to stop with the power brakes inoperative, which is 32 more feet than the 551 feet maximum allowed. It's important to note that no accidents were reported and the Bronco's power brakes function normally when the power brakes are operative. The chance of any vehicle's power brakes failing are rare. During normal operation of the vacuum assisted power brakes, Consumer Reports tested a Bronco Sport and found it took just 126 feet to stop from 60 mph, which is excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGIll Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 The recall along with a stop ship was issued for Bronco Sports built through November 11, 2021. All the Bronco Sports built after that date appear to be shipping fine. The issue with the brakes appear to only occur when there is a failure of the electronic system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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