1996 FORD BRONCO II

0 recalls, 1 complaints - 4 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 22, 2004
THE OIL PAN RUSTED THROUGH. IT WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THE MECHANIC AND THE CONSUMER OBSERVED OIL ON THE GROUND. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FORD RECALLED ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND SAME PROBLEM. *TC

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FORD BRONCO II

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
190000 TIRES1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE1
BC0313961101 Nov 1, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P030X, WITH NO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINT. *TW
BC5191961001 Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FOR CONCERNS OF STALLING, REFLASH PCM W/ 1996 CALIBRATION (R11 LEVEL). *TT
BC5195961001 Oct 1, 1996
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE P235 TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AT 65-75 MPH. *TT
BC9688961001 Oct 1, 1996
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION FOR WHEN DIAGNOSING CONCERNS W/ FACTORY INSTALLED CELLULAR PHONES. *TT

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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1983
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FRONT SEAT TRACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE92029 Opened: Mar 16, 1992 , Closed: Aug 31, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS
There is no summary currently available
EA89013 Opened: Feb 9, 1989 , Closed: Oct 31, 1990
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1984
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984
VEHICLE ROLLOVER
VEHICLE ROLLOVER
PE88008 Opened: Nov 18, 1987 , Closed: May 11, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 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

FORD BRONCO II - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1996 (current) 0 1
1994 0 4 View
1993 0 2 View
1992 0 1 View
1990 2 32 View
1989 1 49 View
1988 0 59 View
1987 3 43 View
1986 4 40 View
1985 1 23 View
1984 3 14 View
1982 0 1 View

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