Vehicle report

2021 Ford Bronco

Fair price, market signal, reviews, and common issues — all in one place. Tuned to ZIP 43215 (from your location).

Fair price range

$14,200

$12,350 — $16,000

low confidence

Est. out-the-door

$15,880

$13,895 — $17,810

in Ohio (7.25% tax + fees)

What's shaping this price

  • Age (5 yrs)−$14,044

    13%/yr for midsize

  • Mileage (40,000)+$223

    20,000 under expected

Local market signal · 432xx

Avg days on market

43

from 12 comparable listings

30-day price trend

↓ 4.1%

cooling

Prices for this trim in 432xx are trending down — a buyer's edge right now.

Price over its life

2021 → 2026
$17.8k$21.4k$24.9k$28.5k$14.2k202120222023202420252026

Anchored on today's Marketcheck typical price, traced back through segment depreciation to estimate what it cost new.

Next 5 years (forecast)

2026 → 2031
$8.1k$10.1k$12.2k$14.2k$6k202620272028202920302031

Projected from today's typical price using the segment's annual depreciation rate, with a small penalty for accumulated mileage. Rough forecast — actual resale value swings with the used-car market.

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Affordability72-month loan · Ohio · 1,000 mi/mo

Potential monthly cost of ownership

Loan + insurance + gas — the three big monthly line items.

Estimated monthly total

Loan + insurance + gas

$514/mo

  • Auto loan

    72 months · 10% down · 7.5% APR (national avg)

    $221/mo

  • Insurance

    Full coverage · Ohio average for midsize cars

    $90/mo

  • Gas

    21 mpg combined · $4.27/gal · 1,000 mi/mo

    $203/mo

Estimated payments — actual rates depend on credit, coverage, and driving.

Long-term ownership costsDepreciation + maintenance over 5 years, assuming 12,000 mi/yr

$11,622over 5 yrs

~$2,324/yr

  • Depreciation

    $7,122

    Segment: midsize

  • Maintenance

    $4,500

    segment ballpark

Depreciation projected from segment averages against today’s typical price; maintenance is an AAA-derived segment ballpark. Loan, insurance, and gas are covered in the Affordability section above.

Safety ratingsOfficial NHTSA crash-test scores + owner complaint volume20 NHTSA complaints
  • Overall

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Frontal crash

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Side crash

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Rollover

    ★★★★★

    3.3 of 5

Averaged across 3 tested body/cab configurations (NHTSA scores by variant).

Safety recallsOfficial NHTSA campaigns for this year / make / model20 total
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

    21V982000 ·

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    21V770000 · Jan 10, 2021

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

    22V411000 · Oct 6, 2022

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    22V825000 · Mar 11, 2022

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.

    22V928000 ·

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    23V165000 · Oct 3, 2023

  • SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    23V358000 ·

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

    23V598000 ·

+ 12 more recalls not shown

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