1990 FORD BRONCO
1 recalls, 77 complaints - 49 TSBs
96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
77 total complaints
5 crashes 15 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
SEATS
Mar 7, 2017
Incident date: Feb 9, 2017
THE SEAT PAN UNDER THE SEAT TRACKS HAS CRACKED IN MY 1990 BRONCO WITH CAPTAIN CHAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED ON A PUBLIC PAVED STREET, AND COMING TO A NORMAL STOP. BACK IN OCTOBER 1990, I RECEIVED SAFETY PROGRAM NUMBER (B(93) ABOUT THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM. I IMMEDIATELY BRO... Read more
SEATS
Jun 6, 2016
Incident date: May 20, 2016
CRACKED SEAT MOUNTS ON FLOOR BOARD. 1990 BRONCO, BUCKET SEATS, HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 89-90 BRONCOS WITH CAPTIANS CHAIRS, THE FLOOR BOARD CRACKS AROUND THE BOLTS. THIS MAKES THE FRONT SEATS WOBBLE, BOUNCE, AND MOVE, INCREASING THE STRESS ON THE FLOOR PAN, UNTILL THE FLOOR PAN BREAKS AND THE BO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 6, 2016
Incident date: May 20, 2016
CRACKED SEAT MOUNTS ON FLOOR BOARD. 1990 BRONCO, BUCKET SEATS, HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 89-90 BRONCOS WITH CAPTIANS CHAIRS, THE FLOOR BOARD CRACKS AROUND THE BOLTS. THIS MAKES THE FRONT SEATS WOBBLE, BOUNCE, AND MOVE, INCREASING THE STRESS ON THE FLOOR PAN, UNTILL THE FLOOR PAN BREAKS AND THE BO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 9, 2014
I WAS HEADING TO THE STORE WHEN MY GAS PEDAL FOR STUCK. I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND HELD THEM DOWN TO NO AVAIL. I ENDED UP CRASHING THROUGH SOMEONES YARD AND HITTING THEIR PROPERTY. MY BRONCO FINALLY STOPPED ABOUT 15 SECONDS LATER. THE WHOLE INCIDENT WAS ABOUT TWO MINUTES LONG. *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 10, 2014
Incident date: Aug 9, 2014
I WAS HEADING TO THE STORE WHEN MY GAS PEDAL FOR STUCK. I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND HELD THEM DOWN TO NO AVAIL. I ENDED UP CRASHING THROUGH SOMEONES YARD AND HITTING THEIR PROPERTY. MY BRONCO FINALLY STOPPED ABOUT 15 SECONDS LATER. THE WHOLE INCIDENT WAS ABOUT TWO MINUTES LONG. *TR
Crash
SEATS
Nov 7, 2009
Incident date: Mar 1, 2009
FLOOR PAN UNDER DRIVERS SEAT HAS CRACKED WHERE THE SEAT IS ATTACHED IN 1990 BRONCO. CAUSES SEAT TO SHIFT, SINK AND BOUNCE AND NOT FEEL SECURE TO VEHICLE. IDENTICAL PROBLEM IN MY 1989 FORD BRONCO AND WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER AS A RECALL DEFECT. CANNOT FIND ANY RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE 1990 BRO... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 7, 2009
Incident date: Mar 1, 2009
FLOOR PAN UNDER DRIVERS SEAT HAS CRACKED WHERE THE SEAT IS ATTACHED IN 1990 BRONCO. CAUSES SEAT TO SHIFT, SINK AND BOUNCE AND NOT FEEL SECURE TO VEHICLE. IDENTICAL PROBLEM IN MY 1989 FORD BRONCO AND WAS REPAIRED BY DEALER AS A RECALL DEFECT. CANNOT FIND ANY RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE 1990 BRO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 5, 2006
Incident date: Feb 14, 2006
1990 BRONCO EQUIPMENT FAILED CAUSING AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *TS A NEW POWER STEERING PUMP HAD BEEN INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *NM
Fire
TIRES
Mar 26, 2006
Incident date: Mar 26, 2006
A PATTERN OF SAME SIZE CHUNKS ON THE SAME CIRCULAR COLUMN OF THE TIRES ARE BREAKING OFF. TIRE PSI AND BALANCING ARE EXCELLENT. NO OFF ROAD OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING. TIRE ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 29, 2004
Incident date: Apr 27, 2004
1990 FORD BRONCO IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. (SAFETY RECALL #96V071000 OF NOV95) FORD DEALER SAID NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND CHARGED ME $476.00. I CHECKED THE FORD WEBSITE AND THEY ONLY LIST RECALLS FROM JAN96, IS THERE A STAUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON SAFTEY RECALLS AND HOW LONG?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 14, 2004
Incident date: Jan 7, 2004
1990 FORD BRONCO I BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN TO JIM DOYLE FORD ON DELAWARE AVENUE IN KENMORE N.Y, LAST WEEK. THE IGNITION SWITCH BROKE, AND WAS TO BE REPLACED VIA RECALL. THE IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, AND I SMELLED FIRE.SAW SMOKE. TURNED KEY OFF TO NO AVAIL, IMMEDIATELY RAN IN THE HOUSE, GRABBE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Jan 4, 2003
1990 FORD BRONCO DESTROYED IN FIRE. SPONTANEOUS FIRE ORGINATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR UNDER DASH INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED ON STREET. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Jan 4, 2003
1990 FORD BRONCO DESTROYED IN FIRE. SPONTANEOUS FIRE ORGINATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR UNDER DASH INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED ON STREET. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Jan 4, 2003
1990 FORD BRONCO DESTROYED IN FIRE. SPONTANEOUS FIRE ORGINATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR UNDER DASH INSIDE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED ON STREET. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 31, 2002
Incident date: Dec 31, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 10MPH, THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND HAD A FRONT COLLISION WITH A GARAGE DOOR. MR THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE THROTTLE BODY INJECTION BEING DIRTY. SCC
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 31, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE THICK FILM IGNITION MODULE IS NOT USABLE UNLESS THE TEMPERATURE IS 70 DEGRESS OR COOLER, OTHERWISE THERE IS AN UNCONTROLLABLE STALL THAT OCCURS, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO TRY AND GET THE PART REPAIRED OR REPLACED.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 12, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED/IN WARM WEATHER/OR ON INCLINES, AND DOWN GRADES. DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD HAS NEVER PROVIDED ANY DATA OR SERVICE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM-BY THEIR USE OF DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTED THICK FILM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 12, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED/IN WARM WEATHER/OR ON INCLINES, AND DOWN GRADES. DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD HAS NEVER PROVIDED ANY DATA OR SERVICE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM-BY THEIR USE OF DISTRIBUTOR MOUNTED THICK FILM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: Apr 15, 2002
A VEHICLE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND PLEASE FILL IN VEHICLE MILEAGE.*AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jun 29, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE. ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR DROPPED DOWN/. IT WAS LEFT AXLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Nov 28, 1999
I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THE PUMP. THERE IS A UPGRADE BUT THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT. I BELIVE THE DEALER SHOULD REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE OR AT LEAST LOWER THE COST. IT HAS BEEN KNOWEN TO MELT THE PLUG ON TOP BUT SOMTIMES IT WELL SPARK AND START A FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 11, 2000
ENTIRE LEFT SIDE OF DASH COMPLETED BURNT/MELTED. TOTAL BURN DAMAGE TO LEFT FRONT SEAT, LEFT INTERIOR OF DOOR, ROOF, FLOOR. NO DAMAGE TO ENGINE.
Fire
SEATS
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1991
NO SUMMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 20, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 1991
NO SUMMARY
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Sep 19, 2000
TRED COMPLETELY STPIPED, TREAD LOOKED BRAN NEW. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W2UL1M399 TIRESIZE: 205/75R15)
TIRES
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
TIRE BLEW,FITS DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT RECALL- THREAD SEPARATES,LOST OF CONTROL. THESE ARE NEW TIRES,LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. LOCAL FIRESTONE REFUSED TO REPLACE ALL 4. STATES NO DEFECT WITH OTHERS.( DOT NUMBER: VDVKAXC147 TIRE SIZE: 32X11.5X15 )
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 8, 1999
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE. ABOUT TEN SECONDS LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, AND THEN TIRE RIPPED REAR BUMPER/ PASSENGER'S DOOR, AND THEN SLID INTO ONE LANE TO THE LEFT, AND FIVE LANES INTO TRAFFIC. THERE WERE NO INJURIES INVOLVED. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 26, 2000
Incident date: Jun 11, 2000
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUSE. ALSO, WAS NOT SURE IF THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT WILL HAVE THE INSURANCE COMPANY LOOK INTO IT. *AK *ML
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 13, 2000
Incident date: Jun 11, 2000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. OWNER BELIEVED THAT FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AREA. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
SEATS
Mar 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 4, 2000
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN SEAT CAME LOOSE AND FELL OVER. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL LETTER. CONSUMER IS THE 2ND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 18, 2000
FLOOR PAN, WHERE DRIVER/PASSENGER SEATS ARE ATTACHED, CRACKED. SEAT WOULD WOBBLE & CRACK MORE IF SOMEONE SITS IN IT. CONTACTED MFG & INFORMED NO MAJOR PROBLEM WITH FLOOR PAN. SEATING IN SEAT THE CRACKING SOUND COULD BE HEARD. SEAT IS SINKING FURTHER INTO FRAME. DEALERSHIP INDICATED A RECALL BUT NOT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 2, 2000
Incident date: Oct 30, 1997
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 29, 1999
Incident date: May 16, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILING TO OPERATE PROPERLY. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 9, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH REMOVED FOOT FROM THE PEDAL, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED.THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, AND CLIPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. *AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 9, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH REMOVED FOOT FROM THE PEDAL, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED.THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, AND CLIPPED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE. *AK
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 14, 1998
HEADLIGHTS NEEDED ADJUSTMENT DOWN DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY AND IRRITATION TO OTHER DRIVER'S.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 24, 1998
PAINT IS BEGINNING TO CHIP AND CRACK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mar 23, 1998
TURN SIGNALS FAILED DUE TO BLOWN FUSES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mar 23, 1998
FUSES TO BACK UP LIGHTS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 26, 1998
Incident date: Jan 15, 1998
RECALL # 96V071000, OWNER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING COLUMN DUE TO RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER STATES THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH STEERING UNTIL AFTER RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 7, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1997
REAR ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID/LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 7, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
ABS BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/SKID. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 20, 1997
Incident date: May 17, 1997
LEAKAGE FROM THE BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK BECAUSE OF CORROSION CAUSED BY RUST. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Mar 17, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TRANSMISSION CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE EXPULSION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE DIPSTICK TUBE, FLUID IGNITED WHEN COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE THE HOT MANIFOLD . *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 27, 1997
TWELVE HOURS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE ELECTRIAL HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE REAR TAIL, CAUSING THE CHROME BUMPER AND RUBBER STEP TO MELT. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 28, 1997
Incident date: Jan 18, 1997
WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT HAND DASH. TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE THERE WERE FLAMES OVER THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
Fire
SEATS
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Nov 23, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SNAPPED APART, CAUSING THAT SIDE OF SEAT TO JERK BACKWARDS.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jan 15, 1995
FLOOR PANS CRACKED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1992
FRONT BRAKES WEAR EXCESSIVELY, PADS REPLACED FREQUENTLY, ROTORS TURNED/REPLACED AND CALIPERS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1992
FRONT BRAKES WEAR EXCESSIVELY, PADS REPLACED FREQUENTLY, ROTORS TURNED/REPLACED AND CALIPERS REPLACED.
Showing 50 of 77 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 FORD BRONCO
49 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
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
98168
Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
98167
Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 UPSHIFT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. *AK
0038
Feb 7, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
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
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *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
4626
Aug 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING AND O/D OFF LAMP FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 62 / 628 / 1728. *TT
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
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
985A46
Mar 18, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT OR PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE BRAKING. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT
98419
Mar 2, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
98113
Jan 19, 1998
160000 STRUCTURE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RED RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS. *TT
98123
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
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
97310
Feb 3, 1997
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *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
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
96728
Mar 25, 1996
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
951113
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW
951112
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
95310
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
95212
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
942318
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW
942415
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD BRONCO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE24019
Opened: Jul 29, 2024 , Closed: Sep 19, 2025
Low-pressure fuel pump failure
On July 29, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24019 to investigate complaints of low-pressure fuel pump failures in MY 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. Some consumers reported that the failure occurred without warning while driving, resulting in a complete loss of motive power with ... Read more
EA23002
Opened: Sep 29, 2023 , Closed: Oct 31, 2024
Loss of Motive Power
On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporti... Read more
PE22007
Opened: Jul 22, 2022 , Closed: Oct 2, 2023
Loss of motive power due to valve intake failure on Ford Bronco vehicles.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition dated March 16, 2022, requesting an investigation regarding allegations of defective intake valves in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.7L Eco-boost (“Nano”) engines. The petitioner alleged these vehicles... Read more
DP22001
Opened: May 27, 2022 , Closed: Jul 28, 2022
Loss of Motive Power
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received three petitions on March 17, March 18, and March 29, 2022, which requested a defect investigation into an alleged defect of the valves on model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.7L Eco-boost engines. The petitioners alleged tha... Read more
EA05005
Opened: Mar 22, 2005 , Closed: Aug 2, 2006
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
EA05-005 IS CLOSED WITH FORD?S ACTIONS IN RECALLS 05V-017, 05V-388, AND 06V-286, RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 6.7 MILLION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCHES (SCDS).THE BRAKE SYSTEMS IN THESE RECALLED VEHICLES GENERATE A VACUUM THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE SCDS ... Read more
RQ98021
Opened: Nov 10, 1998 , Closed: May 23, 2000
PARKING BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
EA93022
Opened: Jul 30, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1994
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
There is no summary currently available
EA93020
Opened: Jul 28, 1993 , Closed: Sep 23, 1994
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93010
Opened: Mar 2, 1993 , Closed: Jul 30, 1993
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
There is no summary currently available
EA93001
Opened: Jan 7, 1993 , Closed: Aug 20, 1993
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
PE92077
Opened: Sep 9, 1992 , Closed: Jan 7, 1993
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
EA92029
Opened: Aug 27, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE92042
Opened: Apr 17, 1992 , Closed: Aug 27, 1992
FNT RECLNING SEAT BCK FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE91017
Opened: Nov 27, 1990 , Closed: Apr 17, 1991
FORD TRUCK INCONSISTENT VEHICLE CONTROL.
SEE CLOSE RESUME
PE90117
Opened: Sep 12, 1990 , Closed: Dec 27, 1990
FUEL TANK CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE90036
Opened: Jan 23, 1990 , Closed: Jul 26, 1990
FLOORBOARD FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
PE87015
Opened: Jan 15, 1987 , Closed: Nov 30, 1987
FRONT BRK CALIPER SEIZURE
ANALYSIS:ALLEGEDLY, DURING BRAKE APPLICATION THE DISC BRAKE CALIPERSSEIZE, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE PULL AND/OR FRONT BRAKE LOCK-UP.SOMEREPORTS CITE A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN UNFOREWARNEDAND UNAVOIDABLE TRAVEL INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC LANES.CONSUMERS CLAIM THATSERVICE PERSONNEL HAVE... Read more
FORD BRONCO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD BRONCO across all model years (1967, 2026).
168
Total Recalls
2,194
Total Complaints
17
Investigations
104
Reported Crashes
192
Reported Fires
132
Reported Deaths
FORD BRONCO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 9 | View |
| 2025 | 19 | 74 | View |
| 2024 | 16 | 111 | View |
| 2023 | 18 | 266 | View |
| 2022 | 23 | 508 | View |
| 2021 | 20 | 303 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 109 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 131 | View |
| 1994 | 5 | 114 | View |
| 1993 | 7 | 45 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 56 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 37 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 1 | 77 | |
| 1989 | 2 | 118 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 68 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 61 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1984 | 4 | 11 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1967 | 2 | 2 | View |