1985 FORD BRONCO II
1 recalls, 23 complaints - 17 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 crashes 7 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 4, 2003
Incident date: Apr 4, 2003
THE FRONT SEAL ON THE A4LD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1985 BRONCO II FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BLEW BACK ACROSS THE EXHAUST PIPE CAUSING A LOT OF SMOKE. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH AND FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION. *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 28, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
THE FRAME CRACKED BY THE MOUNT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER(REAR RIGHTSIDE)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 9, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
ENGINE FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 9, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1994
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 30, 1996
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT UNIV. OF NM, DRIVER WAS AWAY FROM VEHICLE, SUDDENLY VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 30, 1996
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT UNIV. OF NM, DRIVER WAS AWAY FROM VEHICLE, SUDDENLY VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 24, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1991
EXPERIENCED SHORT IN DASH WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Jun 4, 1994
WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLE DUE TO A SHORT IN THE DASHBOARD AREA. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 18, 1996
Incident date: Jun 4, 1994
WHILE PARKED VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLE DUE TO A SHORT IN THE DASHBOARD AREA. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Apr 9, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHCOK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 15, 1996
Incident date: Apr 10, 1996
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE,W AS AN ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 30, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
HAS HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT TWICE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Apr 17, 1995
FLOOR PAN UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT HAS FRACTURES DUE TO METAL FATIGUE, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. *SKD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 20, 1995
LEFT REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 29, 1988
SOLENOID FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BACKFIRE/STALL, ALSO THROTTLE POSITION/MAP SENSORS REPLACED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 3, 1992
IDLE SPEED SENSOR REPLACED DUE TO VEHICLE STALLING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 3, 1992
WATER PUMP REPLACED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 3, 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES REPLACED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 3, 1992
FRONT SHOCKS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 3, 1992
BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 3, 1992
TAILGATE LOCK STICKS.
STEERING
Apr 3, 1995
Incident date: Mar 29, 1995
CAR WAS ACCIDENT AND THE STEERING LOCK UP . TT
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 FORD BRONCO II
17 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
98112
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD BRONCO II
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP97006
Opened: Dec 3, 1997 , Closed: May 5, 1999
VEHICLE ROLLOVER
PETITIONER ALLEGED BRONCO II SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1983-1990 WERE DESIGNED WITH HANDLING AND STABILITY DEFECTS
PE92084
Opened: Oct 23, 1992 , Closed: Feb 26, 1993
FRONT SEAT TRACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE92029
Opened: Mar 16, 1992 , Closed: Aug 31, 1992
WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS
There is no summary currently available
EA89013
Opened: Feb 9, 1989 , Closed: Oct 31, 1990
ROLLOVER PROPENSITY
SUMMARY:THE BRONCO II IS INVOLVED IN MORE FATAL SINGLE VEHICLE, FIRSTEVENT ROLLOVERS COMPARED TO ANY OTHER CLOSED BODY UTILITY VEHICLE (WITHOR WITHOUT NORMALIZING VEHICLE POPULATIONS AND EXPOSURE).===
DP88020
Opened: Aug 11, 1988 , Closed: Feb 8, 1989
VEHICLE ROLLOVER
VEHICLE ROLLOVER
PE88008
Opened: Nov 18, 1987 , Closed: May 11, 1988
LUMBAR SWTCH HRNESS FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: MANUFACTURER HASBEENCONTACTED, AND PROVIDED TWELVE REPORTS OF UNDER SEAT FIRES.ANALYSIS: THELUMBAR SWITCH IS MOUNTED ON THE LOWER SEAT FRAME AND THEWIREING HARNESS IS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE SLIDE RAILS. MOVEMENT OF THESEAT MAY FRAY THE INSULATION AND PRESENT ... Read more
PE87020
Opened: Feb 6, 1987 , Closed: May 26, 1987
ENG. AND UNDER DASH FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:INSTANCES WERE FOUND WHERESPRING LOCK COUPLINGS FAILED CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE RELEASED THROUGHOUT THEENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING FIRES.FAILURE OF THE COUPLINGS CAN TAKE PLACEAFTER COMPLIANCE WITH A FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN, ON NEWLY DELIVERED VEHICLESFROM THE FACT... Read more
DP86004
Opened: Jan 21, 1986 , Closed: Mar 31, 1986
INCORRECT TIRES
INCORRECT TIRES
FORD BRONCO II - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD BRONCO II across all model years (1984, 1990).
14
Total Recalls
270
Total Complaints
8
Investigations
31
Reported Crashes
87
Reported Fires
6
Reported Deaths
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