1989 FORD BRONCO II
1 recalls, 49 complaints - 20 TSBs
89V109000 Jul 5, 1989
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY BE MISSING FROM FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL AND HUBASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINING KEYS IN FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WHERE MISSING.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
4 crashes 12 fires 9 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 12, 2005
Incident date: Aug 23, 2002
1989 FORD BRONCO II, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE 8/23/02. I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN TAYLOR TEXAS, VIN # [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WHEREBY IT BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I HAVE CONTACT... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 12, 2005
Incident date: Aug 23, 2002
1989 FORD BRONCO II, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE 8/23/02. I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN TAYLOR TEXAS, VIN # [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WHEREBY IT BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I HAVE CONTACT... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
May 2, 2005
Incident date: Jan 16, 2004
WE WERE DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT, CAME AROUND A CURVE ON HWY 86, HIT LOOSE GRAVEL AND LOST CONTROL.....WE ROLLED THE VEHICLE ONCE(LANDING ON OUR TOP). AS SOON AS THE BRONCO 2 STARTED TO ROLL OVER, THE TOP OF THE CAB STARTED BUCKLING LIKE AN ALUMINUM SODA CAN...THE RESULT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE BEING SMA... Read more
Crash
3 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
FUEL LINE RUPTURED AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
2 injured
TIRES
Jan 9, 2001
Incident date: Apr 11, 2000
THIS TIRE WAS AN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SPARE, MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT REAR ON 4-12-97 (3 NEW TIRES PURCHASED AT SAME TIME).THE TIRE HAD ABOUT 22,100 MILES ON IT. IT LOST ABOUT 1/3 OF ITS TREAD AT 50 MPH BUT DID NOT BLOW OUT. I HEARD THE LOOSE TREAD HIT THE FEND. *AK (DOT NUMBER: HYUL TIRESIZE: P205/75R1... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 15, 2000
Incident date: Oct 11, 2000
I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP SEVERAL TIMES THE MAN AT THE GAS STATION STATED THAT IT HAD A BAD SENDING UNIT AND THIS CAUSED ME TO GO THOUGH THE FUEL PUMPS. THE MAN AT THE GAS STATION TOLD ME TO DO THIS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 18, 2000
EEC TEST WIRING IS BARE AND HAS BEEN MELTING, IGNITION SWITCH STICKS WHICH CAUSES ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON - GAS PEDAL STICKS - HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS DO NOT WORK - POWER WINDOWS DO NOT WORK - DASH LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. AIR CONDITIONER CONSTANTLY RUNS AND FREEZES UP (COMPRESSOR AND FAN). TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 18, 2000
EEC TEST WIRING IS BARE AND HAS BEEN MELTING, IGNITION SWITCH STICKS WHICH CAUSES ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON - GAS PEDAL STICKS - HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS DO NOT WORK - POWER WINDOWS DO NOT WORK - DASH LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. AIR CONDITIONER CONSTANTLY RUNS AND FREEZES UP (COMPRESSOR AND FAN). TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 11, 2000
EEC TEST WIRING IS BARE AND HAS BEEN MELTING, IGNITION SWITCH STICKS WHICH CAUSES ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON - GAS PEDAL STICKS - HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS DO NOT WORK - POWER WINDOWS DO NOT WORK - DASH LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. AIR CONDITIONER CONSTANTLY RUNS AND FREEZES UP (COMPRESSOR AND FAN). TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 11, 2000
EEC TEST WIRING IS BARE AND HAS BEEN MELTING, IGNITION SWITCH STICKS WHICH CAUSES ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON - GAS PEDAL STICKS - HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS DO NOT WORK - POWER WINDOWS DO NOT WORK - DASH LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. AIR CONDITIONER CONSTANTLY RUNS AND FREEZES UP (COMPRESSOR AND FAN). TH... Read more
TIRES
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Feb 19, 1999
THE RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE ATX WILDERNESS TIRE BLEWOUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED DEATH. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) *MJS
1 injured
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Aug 30, 2000
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
THE BATTERY IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE BATTERY IS HELD IN PLACE BY A SMALL INEFFECTIVE RETAINER THAT ONLY COVERS AN EDGE OF THE BATTERY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY. IN ADDITION, THIS RETAINER DOES NOT OFTEN FIT REPLACEMENT BATTERIES PROPERLY. ... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Aug 30, 2000
Incident date: Sep 2, 1991
CAR TOTALED - HAVE POLICE REPORT. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205/75R15 )
2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 29, 1999
UNSPECIFIED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 31, 1997
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PLUG CONNECTOR AT THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Oct 31, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
THE FIRST PROBLEM WE ENCOUNTER WAS THE AC GOING OUT THE FIRST DAY WE HAD THE VEHICLE WAS TOLD IT WORKED GREAT. THE AIR COND PROBLEM THE HEATER DID NOT WORK WAS TOLD IT WAS REAPIRED AND HAS YET TO WORK NOT EVEN THE DEFROST. THE THRID WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE GOING OUT AND THE SPRINGS POPPING. THE FOU... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 31, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
THE FIRST PROBLEM WE ENCOUNTER WAS THE AC GOING OUT THE FIRST DAY WE HAD THE VEHICLE WAS TOLD IT WORKED GREAT. THE AIR COND PROBLEM THE HEATER DID NOT WORK WAS TOLD IT WAS REAPIRED AND HAS YET TO WORK NOT EVEN THE DEFROST. THE THRID WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE GOING OUT AND THE SPRINGS POPPING. THE FOU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Oct 31, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
THE FIRST PROBLEM WE ENCOUNTER WAS THE AC GOING OUT THE FIRST DAY WE HAD THE VEHICLE WAS TOLD IT WORKED GREAT. THE AIR COND PROBLEM THE HEATER DID NOT WORK WAS TOLD IT WAS REAPIRED AND HAS YET TO WORK NOT EVEN THE DEFROST. THE THRID WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE GOING OUT AND THE SPRINGS POPPING. THE FOU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 31, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
THE FIRST PROBLEM WE ENCOUNTER WAS THE AC GOING OUT THE FIRST DAY WE HAD THE VEHICLE WAS TOLD IT WORKED GREAT. THE AIR COND PROBLEM THE HEATER DID NOT WORK WAS TOLD IT WAS REAPIRED AND HAS YET TO WORK NOT EVEN THE DEFROST. THE THRID WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE GOING OUT AND THE SPRINGS POPPING. THE FOU... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Jan 14, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1990
LEFT AND RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRRORS RUN IN ANYTIME VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER 40 MPH.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Dec 29, 1997
Incident date: May 4, 1989
BOTH EXTERIOR MIRRORS FOLD IN WHEN VEHICLE TRAVELS ABOVE 40 MPH.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 11, 1997
Incident date: Aug 21, 1997
AFTER TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jun 26, 1997
Incident date: May 29, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ABOUT (65) MPH THE HOOD FLEW UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE SAFELY. THE HOOD HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 28, 1997
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED THE DASH AREA TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1996
HOOD LATCH FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
GAS TANK RUSTED, CAUSING LEAK.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Oct 10, 1996
MIRRORS DESIGNED THAT WHOLE MIRROR PIVOTS, NOT JUST GLASS, CAUSING MIRRORS TO FOLD WITH WIND, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Oct 10, 1996
GENERAL TIRE TREADS SEPARATED. (20575R15)
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Oct 25, 1996
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK FOLDED IN FROM THE PRESSURE OF THE WIND. *AK CONSUMER STATES HAS SEEN THIS ON NUMEROUS FORD RANGER VEHICLES. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 23, 1996
FAILURE ON THE GAS TANK, THE GAS TANK RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 18, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
WHEN CONSUMER STARTED UP VEHICLE, IT WENT INTO 100% ACCELERATION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE HIT A TREE WHICH WAS (60) FEET AWAY.*AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 18, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
WHEN CONSUMER STARTED UP VEHICLE, IT WENT INTO 100% ACCELERATION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE HIT A TREE WHICH WAS (60) FEET AWAY.*AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 27, 1996
WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 23, 1996
Incident date: Mar 15, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Apr 8, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, FIRE TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Feb 2, 1996
THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 12, 1996
Incident date: Nov 6, 1995
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER SMELLED VERY BAD FUMES/ODORS IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Dec 19, 1995
Incident date: Oct 24, 1995
POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAKE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE FAILURE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Dec 19, 1995
Incident date: Oct 24, 1995
POOR PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAKE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE FAILURE. TT
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Nov 22, 1995
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE BLOWN OUT OF POSITION WHEN TRAVELLING PAST 45MPH. TT *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 1, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
TWO CYLINDER HEADS CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT ON ENGINE. TT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Oct 10, 1995
VEHICLES DRIVE TRAIN BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND HAS LOSS OF CONTROL.FIXED 5 TIMES.FORD REPRESENTIVES ARE NOT HELPING A TSB WAS ISSUED IN LATE 1990 FOR THIS PROBLEM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 11, 1995
Incident date: Aug 11, 1995
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Oct 21, 1994
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 15, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
INSUFFICENT COOLANT IN ENGINE GASKETS. CAUSING IT TO DEVELOP THREE CRACKS. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 22, 1995
OIL IS LEAKING ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD DUE TO VALVE COVER GASKET FAILING. FORD IS AWARE BUT OFFERED NO RELIEF. PLEASE DESCRCIBE DETAILS. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1995
GAS TANK RUSTED OUT AND STARTED TO LEAK. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 30, 1995
Incident date: Jan 30, 1995
GAS TANK RUSTED, CAUSING LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE, CREATING A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 5, 1995
Incident date: Dec 20, 1994
404-261-7770,WK NO., CRUISE CONTROL STUCK AND VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION LOST CONTROL HIT ENBANKMENT IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT
Crash
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 FORD BRONCO II
20 manufacturer communications from 20 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 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 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
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *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
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
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
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *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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