Ford Bronco Sport U725 (2021–present)

Ford Bronco Sport U725 (2021–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Ford Bronco Sport — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1966–1977 —
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Generation 2 1978–1979 —
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Generation 3 1980–1986 —
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Generation 4 1987–1991 —
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Generation 5 1992–1996 —
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U725 2021–present —
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Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Bronco Sport

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Ford 2.3L EcoBoost I4 2021–2026 34 models 120
Ford 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Nano) 2021–2026 6 models 90
Ford 5.8L (351) Windsor V8 1981–2024 24 models 70
Ford 5.0L V8 (Windsor & Coyote) 1981–1996 37 models 46
Ford 4.9L (300) I6 1981–1992 37 models 32
Ford 3.0L V6 (Vulcan & Duratec) 2022–2026 21 models 15

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About this generation

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.

What changed in the facelift

The idea behind the Bronco began with Ford product manager Donald N. Frey in the early 1960s (who also conceived the Ford Mustang) and was engineered by Paul G. Axelrad, with Lee Iacocca approving the final model for production in February 1964, after the first clay models were built in mid-1963. Developed as an off-road vehicle (ORV), the Bronco was intended as a competitor for the Jeep CJ-5, International Scout and Toyota Land Cruiser.

Today a compact SUV in terms of size, Ford marketing shows a very early example of promoting a civilian off-roader as a "Sports Utility" (the two-door pickup version). Initially selling well, there was a decline in demand for the Bronco following the introduction of the Chevrolet Blazer, Jeep Cherokee, and International Scout II (from 1969 to 1974), as demand shifted towards SUVs with better on-road capability. The first-generation Bronco is built upon a chassis developed specifically for the model range, shared with no other Ford or Lincoln-Mercury vehicle.

Built on a 92-inch wheelbase (sized between the CJ-5 and Scout; only an inch shorter than the later CJ-7), the Bronco used box-section body-on-frame construction. To simplify production, all examples were sold with four-wheel drive; a shift-on the-fly Dana 20 transfer case and locking hubs were standard. The rear axle was a Ford 9-inch axle, with Hotchkiss drive and leaf springs; the front axle was a Dana 30, replaced by a Dana 44 in 1971.

In contrast to the Twin I-Beams of larger Ford trucks, the Bronco used radius arms to locate the coil-sprung front axle, along with a lateral track bar, allowing for a 34-foot turning circle, long wheel travel, and antidive geometry (useful for snowplowing). A heavier-duty suspension system was an option, along with air front springs. At its August 1965 launch, the Bronco was offered with a 170-cubic-inch inline six.

Derived from the Ford Falcon, the 105-hp engine was modified with solid valve lifters, a oil pan, heavy-duty fuel pump, oil-bath air cleaner, and carburetor with a float bowl compensated against tilting. In March 1966, a 200-hp 289-cubic-inch V8 was introduced as an option. For the 1969 model year, the 289 V8 was enlarged to 302 cubic inches, remaining through the 1977 model year. For 1973, a 200 cubic-inch inline six became the standard engine, offered through 1977.

To lower production costs, at its launch, the Bronco was offered solely with a three-speed, column-shifted manual transmission and floor-mounted transfer case shifter (with a floor-mounted transmission shifter later becoming a popular modification). In 1973, in response to buyer demand, a three-speed automatic transmission was offered as an option. In a central theme of the first-generation Bronco, styling was subordinated to simplicity and economy, so all glass was flat, bumpers were straight C-sections, and the left and right door skins were symmetrical (prior to the fitment of door-mounting hardware).

For 1966, three Bronco body configurations were offered, including a two-door wagon, a half-cab pickup, and an open-body roadster. With a base price of $2,194 (), the Bronco included few amenities as standard. However, a large number of options were offered through both Ford and its dealers, including front bucket seats, a rear bench seat, a tachometer, and a CB radio, as well as functional items such as a tow bar, an auxiliary gas tank, a power take-off, a snowplow, a winch, and a posthole digger.

Aftermarket accessories included campers, overdrive units, and the usual array of wheels, tires, chassis, and engine parts for increased performance. For 1967, Ford introduced the Sport option package for the Bronco wagon. Consisting primarily of chrome exterior trim and wheel covers, the Sport package was distinguished by red-painted "FORD" grille lettering. For 1970, the Bronco Sport became a freestanding model rather than an option package.

Source: Wikipedia — Ford Bronco (sixth generation), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2021 741 $36,987 65% 41,978 mi
2022 1,784 $39,321 69% 38,434 mi
2023 2,616 $42,198 74% 29,278 mi
2024 1,720 $46,948 82% 16,137 mi
2025 12,498 $50,999 89% 2,017 mi
2026 9,581 $57,230 100% 253 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2021 20 903 Electrical System, Engine, Power Train
2022 23 718 Engine, Electrical System, Power Train
2023 18 370 Visibility/Wiper, Electrical System, Engine
2024 16 177 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine
2025 19 168 Electrical System, Engine, Power Train
2026 8 16 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2027 0 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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