NHTSA Complaint #11531657 — 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the front driver’s and passenger’s side tires displayed black dust around the tire tread. The contact then stated that the VIN was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V922000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front brake pads were replaced and the disc brake rotor however, the failure recurred. The contact then referenced TSB 22-2326. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.