Why did my Bronco Sport stall or refuse to start (fuel delivery module)?

Short answer: Early Bronco Sports had owners stranded by a bad fuel delivery module (the in-tank fuel pump assembly and related control). On BroncoSportForum, one Big Bend sat at the dealer for weeks waiting on parts after a no-start and check-engine light, and the owner was told the module can also stall the truck while driving. Another owner in deep cold saw repeated stalls after a short stop and a scan of 'Fuel Pump Module A Control Open Circuit.'

Symptom: Cranks but won't run, stalls shortly after start, check engine or wrench light with fuel-pump related codes, or intermittent fuel delivery.

What to check first

1. Scan for fuel-pump / fuel-rail codes (including pump module control circuit codes) and save a photo of them.
2. Check your VIN for Ford fuel-system programs and recalls on 2021–2022 Bronco Sport 1.5L trucks.
3. Do not keep driving if it has already stalled once — the next failure can be in traffic.
4. Ask the dealer about parts availability and a loaner if the fuel delivery module is on national backorder.
5. Rule out fuel quality and extreme cold only after codes and pump commands are checked.

Likely causes

1. Faulty fuel delivery module (in-tank pump assembly). BroncoSportForum owners described no-starts and the risk of stalling while driving; replacement modules were backordered for weeks for some owners.
2. Fuel pump module control circuit fault. One owner at about −25°C stalled repeatedly after parking; a free scan showed Fuel Pump Module A Control Open Circuit, then the light cleared — still booked a dealer visit under warranty.
3. Related fuel-injector / low-pressure campaigns on some 1.5L trucks. Ford published fuel-system programs for certain 2021–2022 1.5L vehicles; verify by VIN rather than assuming coverage.

What it usually costs

Under warranty the module replacement is free aside from your time. Out of warranty, in-tank pump assemblies are typically a mid-hundreds to over-a-thousand job depending on labor and parts availability.

Is it safe to keep driving?

A fuel-delivery stall can shut you down at highway speed. If it has happened once, arrange a tow or a very careful drive to the dealer. Verify with a mechanic.

DIY or shop?

Dealer job for module replacement on a new truck. Code reading at a parts store is fine for documentation.

Recalls, bulletins and complaints in plain words

• Check VIN for Ford fuel-delivery and related 1.5L programs. Availability and open campaigns changed over 2021–2022; do not rely on forum guesses for your truck.
• NHTSA complaints: 148 keyword-matched complaints for Ford Bronco Sport 2021–2022 (of 1,074 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-19; keywords: stall, died, die, loss of power, limp).

What owners report

• In Fuel delivery module problem, a 2021 Big Bend owner had a no-start with CEL, waited more than six weeks for a fuel delivery module, and noted the failure can also stall the vehicle while driving.
• In Stalling and Engine Light on, an owner at −25°C stalled several times after a short park; a scan showed Fuel Pump Module A Control Open Circuit before the light went out, and they still scheduled Ford under warranty.

My take

My advice as a former lot tech: intermittent fuel-pump codes on an almost-new Bronco Sport are not something I shrug off. One no-start in a parking lot is a warning; the next one can be in a merge lane.

Vehicle focus: 2021–2022 Ford Bronco Sport (especially 1.5L) with stalling or no-start tied to the fuel delivery / pump module.

Safety / mechanic note

Stalling from fuel starvation can leave you without power-brake assist as speed drops. Verify with a mechanic.