FORD BRONCO (2021) recall — Forward Collision Avoidance
Ford is recalling 2021 Bronco vehicles with misaligned radar modules that could cause adaptive cruise control to fail, increasing crash risk. Owners must have radar adjusted by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2021 Bronco vehicles because a misaligned radar module might cause adaptive cruise control to fail, potentially increasing crash risk. Owners should have the radar module adjusted by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80344-ford-2021-bronco-forward-collision-avoidance-system-may-not-work.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80344-ford-2021-bronco-forward-collision-avoidance-system-may-not-work · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V982000
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“Ford 2021 Bronco: Forward Collision Avoidance System May Not Work.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80344-ford-2021-bronco-forward-collision-avoidance-system-may-not-work. Based on NHTSA recall #21V982000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V982000).
Why it’s dangerous
The radar module may not stay aligned properly, causing the vehicle to lose ability to maintain safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. This could lead to slow or no reaction from the automatic emergency braking system during a potential collision.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles with the forward collision avoidance system are affected. Drivers using adaptive cruise control with this system are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Ford Bronco has the forward collision avoidance system. The recall covers vehicles produced with a misaligned radar module during manufacturing.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer adjustment.
Have Radar Module Adjusted
Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module at no cost to fix the misalignment.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production, which could cause adaptive cruise control to fail and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021 Ford Bronco with the forward collision avoidance system may be affected if the radar module was misaligned during manufacturing.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free radar module adjustment at a dealer.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V982000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 21V982000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V982000 (December 16, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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