1992 FORD BRONCO
4 recalls, 56 complaints - 65 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
01X001000 May 22, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
94V169001 Sep 7, 1994
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Consequence
WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
Remedy
A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE I... Read more
92V006000 Jan 14, 1992
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
WATER CAN ENTER THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE WATER IN THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE CAN FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
THE MALFUNCTION OF THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CAN RESULT INTHREE DIFFERENT PROBLEMS: 1) THE DOOR WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE RELATCHED, 2) THEINSIDE DOOR HANDLE CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND 3) THE DOOR COULD APPEAR TO BELATCHED WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY IF IT IS JARRED,AND INCREAS... Read more
Remedy
REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Complaint Statistics
56 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 2 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Feb 5, 2005
Incident date: Feb 4, 2005
ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN MY 92 FORD BRONCO ON MY WAY TO WORK WITH A CO-WORKER WITH ME, I WAS PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND WENT TO DOWNSHIFT TO FIRST BUT IT WASN'T THERE, TRIED SECOND NOT THERE EITHER,I HAS TO GIMP ME BRONCO HOME IN THIRD GEAR THERE BY SMOKING AND BURNING UP... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 28, 2003
Incident date: Apr 25, 2003
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED LEAKS DUE TO RUST CAUSED BY WATER TRAPPED BETWEEN BRUSH GUARD AND TANK BOTTOM. BRUSH GUARD DESIGNED WITHOUT HOLES TO ALLOW WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY THUS TRAPPING WATER BETWEEN THE GUARD AND TANK BOTTOM. *NLM
PARKING BRAKE
Mar 27, 2003
THE PARKING BRAKE DID NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER LOOKED ON NHTSA SITE AND DISCOVERED A RECALL (94V-169001) FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALER WHO INDICATED THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *NLM *NLM
PARKING BRAKE
Feb 6, 2003
Incident date: Jan 6, 2003
CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME DEFECT WITH THERE VEHICLE'S EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES, AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 94 V 169 000 BUT THERE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. PH
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Jan 30, 2003
Incident date: Jan 30, 2003
TAILGATE RUSTS EXCESSIVELY, AND IT IS THE ONLY PART OF THE CAR TO DO SO.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 25, 2002
Incident date: Nov 9, 2000
BOTH DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE FIRST PASSENGER SIDE, MONTHS LATER DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 14, 2002
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
I DONT KNOW IF RECALL IS STILL VALID, DEALER DOES NOT SHOW ON COMPUTER. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 13, 1993
THE LEFT AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACTUATOR. *SLC
TIRES
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Jul 15, 1993
4 SETS OF TIRES (NO TYPE OR SIZE) HAVE BEEN PUT ON THIS VEHICLE FROM 13897 MILES TO 77883 MILES, SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUSHING KITS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES, THE FRONT END HAS HAD SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN BALAN... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Jul 15, 1993
4 SETS OF TIRES (NO TYPE OR SIZE) HAVE BEEN PUT ON THIS VEHICLE FROM 13897 MILES TO 77883 MILES, SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, BUSHING KITS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES, THE FRONT END HAS HAD SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN BALAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 1995
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ENGINE RELATED FAILURES, THE THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED, THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE, THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK, AND THE SERPINTINE BELT WAS REPLACED TWICE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Feb 26, 1996
THE FRONT BRAKES WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES, METALLIC DISC PADS WERE INSTALLED, AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED, RESURFACED, AND MACHINED. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Oct 11, 2000
REPLACEMENT TIRES ON A FORD, BRONCO 1992, VNHL P23575R15. TWO FRONT TIRES HAVE CRACKS GOING ALL THE WAY AROUND. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND HE SAID THAT TREAD WAS ABOUT TO SEPARATE. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 16, 2000
Incident date: Jul 24, 2000
THE TIRE IS A FIRESTONE DUNLOP/RV RADIAL ROVER 30X9.5 R15 LT INSURED SAID THAT THE TIRE CAME APART LIKE A RE-TREAD. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING ELSE. THANKS! (CLAIM 06-5307-091) *MW
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 13, 1993
VEHICLE STALLS LIKE A VAPOR LOCK IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. SOMETHING TELLS THE CAR THAT IT OVERHEATING AND IT WILL JUST STOP RUNNING.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
OWNED 5 BRONCO'S AND 3 OUT OF THE 5 ALL HAD A GAS TANK LEAKAGE PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
OWNED 5 BRONCO'S AND 3 OUT OF THE 5 ALL HAD A GAS TANK LEAKAGE PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
OWNED 5 BRONCO'S AND 3 OUT OF THE 5 ALL HAD A GAS TANK LEAKAGE PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Feb 4, 2000
Incident date: Jul 20, 1999
RECALL 94V169 000/PARKING BRAKE: VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILING TO HOLD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 19, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
REPORTED PROBLEMS TO MANUFACTURER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE. WAS TOLD BY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE THAT NO ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN BY THEM, AS NO RECALL WAS IN EFFECT. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Oct 19, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
REPORTED PROBLEMS TO MANUFACTURER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE. WAS TOLD BY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE THAT NO ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN BY THEM, AS NO RECALL WAS IN EFFECT. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 19, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
REPORTED PROBLEMS TO MANUFACTURER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE. WAS TOLD BY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE THAT NO ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN BY THEM, AS NO RECALL WAS IN EFFECT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 10, 1999
Incident date: Dec 4, 1997
FUEL LEAK FROM GAS TANK, GAS TANK SHIELD RUSTED RESULTING IN LEAK. (2ND VEHICLE ON DOC# 607560)
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Feb 14, 1995
WINDOW MOTOR/BUFFER WIND MECH HAS FAILED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND THEN MANUFACTURER. HAD TO "FIGHT" FFOR THE REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME. HAD TO "FIGHT" W/ FOMOCO IN ADDITION. HAS FAILED FOR SECOND TIME, THREE MONTHS AGO. ALONG W/ A/C. A/C 1200.00 WINDOW 210.00
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Feb 14, 1995
WINDOW MOTOR/BUFFER WIND MECH HAS FAILED TWICE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND THEN MANUFACTURER. HAD TO "FIGHT" FFOR THE REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME. HAD TO "FIGHT" W/ FOMOCO IN ADDITION. HAS FAILED FOR SECOND TIME, THREE MONTHS AGO. ALONG W/ A/C. A/C 1200.00 WINDOW 210.00
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Aug 5, 1998
BOLTS THAT HOLD THE BUMPER TO THE SUSPENSION BRACKET BROKE OFF, CAUSING BUMPER TO DROP.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 3, 1998
Incident date: Jul 30, 1998
WHILE DRVING 35 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT AND THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN ACCIDENT. NO PRIOR PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG. CAUSE UNKNOWN, PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 10, 1997
Incident date: Dec 2, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
THE DESIGN OF THE GAS TANK AND GAS TANK BRUSH GUARD ALLOWED WATER AND ROAD DEBRIS TO BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE PARTS, CAUSING RUST AND SUBSEQUENT HOLES IN THE TWO PARTS, RESULTING IN GASOLINE LEAKAGE.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 16, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
MUFFLER MALFUNCTIONED, ALSO REPLACED POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jun 16, 1997
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
MUFFLER MALFUNCTIONED, ALSO REPLACED POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Sep 21, 1996
TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT SLIPPED INTO REVERSE, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 20, 1997
Incident date: Feb 13, 1997
WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Feb 9, 1997
BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MALFUNCTION, AND AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 9, 1997
BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MALFUNCTION, AND AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Feb 9, 1997
BRAKE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MALFUNCTION, AND AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Dec 31, 1996
HEARD A POPPING AND HISSING NOISE WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THE EXHAUST AIR SUPPLY CHECK VALVE CAME OFF, ALLOWING THE FUMES TO COME THROUGH THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jun 13, 1996
GAS TANK LEAK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 7, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO SMOKE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK *SLC
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 24, 1996
Incident date: Jun 22, 1996
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 26, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE VEHICLE WIRES TO BURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
DRIVER'S DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM INOPERATIVE.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
PARKING BRAKE OPERATION INTERMITTENT.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT DOESN'T LOCK IN PLACE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
REAR BRAKES FAILED, COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1995
FAILURE OF THE ABS BRAKES. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Jan 24, 1996
Incident date: Jan 18, 1996
PARKING EMERGENCY CABLE RUBBED A HOLE INTO THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSED BRAKE AND FLUID LOSS. TT
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 FORD BRONCO
65 manufacturer communications from 58 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 3 |
| 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 |
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
01B77
Oct 1, 2001
190000 TIRES
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
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
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
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
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
0012
Jan 10, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING BRAKE CONTROL ASSEMBLY CONCERNS- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/1994. *MJS
0011
Jan 10, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL WHICH GOES TO THE FLOOR WITH MINIMAL EFFORT- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/94.
0013
Jan 10, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
PROCEDURE FOR SERVICING PARKING BRAKE- SERVICE TIP- BRONCO AND F-SERIES BUILT THROUGH 4/22/1994 AND EXPLORER/RANGER BUILT THROUGH 5/13/1994. *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
12905
Jun 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AXLE WIND UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HI OR LOW RANGE MODE. *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
98021698318
May 27, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT FOR DEFROSTER. *YC
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
985A12
Mar 18, 1998
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *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
985A37
Mar 18, 1998
041000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY GO TO THE FOOR WITH LITTLE OR NO EFFORT DURING APPLICATION. *YC
985A46
Mar 18, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRIFT OR PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE BRAKING. *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
983074
Feb 27, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS WITH AXLE WIND-UP AND / OR CLUNKING, POPPING, RATCHETING TYPE NOISES WHEN MAKING CORNERING MANEUVERS. *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
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
9778
Mar 31, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP- HEADLAMP HOUSING MELTS- AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY. *JD
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
BC3287970206
Feb 6, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THE CLUTCH MAY BE HARD TO DEPRESS DUE TO DUST/CONTAMINATION ENTERING THE SLAVE CYLINDER. *TW
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
BC0131960102
Dec 1, 1995
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
4X4 FRONT AXLES MUST USE HYPOID 4X4 GEAR OIL P/N F1TZ-19580-A & HIGH TEMP 4X4 FRONT AXLE & WHEEL BEARING GREASE WHEN SERVICING. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO USE HEAVIER WEIGHT LUBES IN THESE FRONT AXLES.
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
BC4321950705
Jul 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES EXPERIENCING OCCASIONAL HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS. *TW
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
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
BC2922950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
9585
Apr 1, 1995
221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
A RATTLE FROM THE SPLIT SEAT BENCH MAY BE DUE TO A LOOSE OR MISSING SEAT BUSHING. *TW
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
95521
Mar 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNDER HOOD WIRE HARNESS MAY BECOME CHAFED. *TW
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
95210
Jan 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION. *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 (current) | 4 | 56 | |
| 1991 | 2 | 37 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 77 | View |
| 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 |