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NHTSA Recall 23V021000: Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 801 vehicles. It affects 2023 Ford Bronco Sport.

801
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (May 2)
NHTSA campaign23V021000
Manufacturer campaign23S01
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Report receivedJanuary 23, 2023
Owner notificationMay 2, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak.

Safety risk

A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ABS Module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S01.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V021000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Bronco Sport2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.