1993 FORD BRONCO

7 recalls, 45 complaints - 78 TSBs

08V051000 Feb 4, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY ... Read more
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
225,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
07V336000 Aug 3, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER ... Read more
3,600,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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.
61,944 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
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.
13,000,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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
835,791 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
94V018000 Jan 2, 1994
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.
Remedy
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.
370,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
93V089000 May 17, 1993
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Defect Description
THE TRANSFER CASES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE WRONG ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR. THE TRANSFER CASES CAN SLIP OUT OF THE 4 X 4 HIGH GEAR POSITION DURING COASTING IN FORWARD GEARS OR WITH POWER APPLIED IN REVERSE GEAR.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL FREELY AS IF INNEUTRAL POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR POSITION. THIS CANRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASES WITH THE CORRECT VERSION.
1,389 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

45 total complaints 4 crashes 2 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP8
TIRES:TREAD/BELT5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR2
POWER TRAIN2
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE1
POWER TRAIN Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: Nov 20, 2019
MY 1993 FORD BRONCO HAS AN ESOF (ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY) TRANSFER CASE. WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED, ON ROAD AND OFF, WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS COASTING THE TRUCK WILL SUDDENLY ACT LIKE IT IS NO LONGER IN GEAR. SHIFTING INTO PARK AND AND BACK WILL NOT CHANGE ANYTHING. THE TRUCK MUST BE TAKEN OU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 12, 2015
Incident date: Jun 13, 1994
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD BRONCO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE UNKNOWN INJURIES SUSTAINED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN Jan 10, 2014
Incident date: Jan 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD BRONCO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHILE COASTING HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFECT WAS ONLY OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS COASTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Oct 23, 2013
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD BRONCO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 94V169001 (PARKING BRAKE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE E... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 5, 2012
Incident date: Sep 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD BRONCO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE BUT IT DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIRS THE FAILURE RECURRED. THER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 21, 2007
Incident date: Sep 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD BRONCO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2007. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE WAIT TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS EXCESSIVE.... Read more
TIRES Oct 20, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1993 EDDIE BAUER BRONCO RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS WHEN THE TIRE BLEWOUT THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL O THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP IN A SHALLOW DITCH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK ON THE ROAD AND PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON. THE REMAINING TIRES WERE DRIVEN ANOTHER 10000 MILES THEN REMO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 30, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2003
RIGHT SIDE DASH BOARD LOOSE. NEED TO REPLACE THE BRACKET I THINK THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 10, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
ON TWO SEPERATE OCCASIONS, TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES WHEN TRAVELING 60-65 MPH. THE TIRES ARE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX 33X12.50R15LT MOUNTED ON A 1993 FORD BRONCO. ON THE SECOND OCCASION, THE TREAD SEPARATION RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT INTO A GAURD ... Read more
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Apr 30, 2003
Incident date: Apr 25, 2003
ON APRIL 25, 2003, I WAS DRIVING TO KANSAS CITY, MO. FROM TULSA, OK. ON I-44. PURSUANT TO THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, I WAS TRAVELLING AT OR NEAR 75 M.P.H. THERE WAS ONLY MYSELF AND MY DOG IN THE CAR. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE FROM THE BACK OF MY CAR, A 1993 FORD BRONCO. ACTUALLY, IT SOUNDED MORE... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Aug 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
REAR BRAKES DON'T STOP FRONT BRAKES. REAR BRAKES WERE DETACHED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING A COLLISION. AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jul 6, 2001
Incident date: Jun 26, 2001
THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT CHICO AUTO CARE LOCATED AT 724 W. 9TH ST. IN CHICO , CA. 95928 (530) 894-7165. THE MECHANICS REPAIRED THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE TOP OF THE IN-TANK FUEL PUMP, LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE MECHANICS STATED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS MOR... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Feb 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE TOUCH DRIVE ELECTRIC SHIFT 4X4 IN THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING, CONSUMER BELIVES THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME AS RECALL 93V-089 BUT CUSTOMER SERVICE CLAIMS THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE RECALL. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Jan 25, 2001
Incident date: Mar 20, 2000
FRONT ROTORS WARP QUICKLY AFTER BEING TURNED. GETS WORSE AFTER HARD BRAKING SHIMMYS WHOLE VEHICE. PULLS L OR R RANDOMLY.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 25, 2001
Incident date: Sep 11, 1999
REAR BRAKES FAILED AFTER GOING OVER BUMPY TERRAIN THE REAR BRAKES CAN FAIL DUE TO AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 25, 2000
TIRE APPX 1 1/2 YRS OLD. FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX 235-75-R15. SERIAL# H4BNDFA399 TREAD RIPPED AWAY FROM TIRE. FIRESTONE PAID INSD 80% FOR TIRE AND TOOK TIRE. (CLAIM# 16-N113-825) *MW
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 28, 2000
TREAD SEPARATED AND BEGAN TO PEEL AWAY ON LEFT SIDE OF LEFT REAR TIRE LEADING TO TIRE DEFLATION AT HIGHWAY SPEED.*AK (DOT NUMBER: VN60AXC107 TIRESIZE: 31X10.5R15)
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Sep 22, 2000
COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION AT 70MPH CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. NO OBVIOUS VISUAL DEFECTS WHEN INSPECTED 5 HOURS EARLIER. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDHL1M4 TIRESIZE: P235/75R15)
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Sep 9, 2000
Incident date: Aug 31, 2000
OUTPUT SHAFT FELL OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. ALSO, PROPERTY DAMAGE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING UP HILL OR CHANGING GEARS, SUCH AS FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PEP BOYS CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 3, 2000
Incident date: Jun 27, 2000
ABS SYSTEM WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. BRAKES PULSATED, AND CONSUMER HAD TO JUMP THE CURB. REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED A MODULE PROBLEM & REPAIRED IT. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHILE CONSUMER WAS GOING 15-20MPH AND PULLING A BOAT, PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER COULDN'T STOP, AND REARENDED VE... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: Feb 18, 1998
DIFFERENTIAL FALLS INTO NEUTRAL WHEN GOING DOWN HILL. CAR FREEWHEELS WITHOUT ENGINE BRAKING AND HAS NO FORWARD POWER UNTIL 4X4 IS ENGAGED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 7, 2000
Incident date: Sep 9, 1999
BRAKES FAILED AT 5MPH. REPAIRED AT FORD DEALER. BRAKES FAILED A SECOND TIME WHILE OUT OF STATE. BEING REPAIRED NOW.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 17, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE . PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Sep 5, 1999
Incident date: Jun 24, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 5MPH THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT AND SAID THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND BURST. ON SEPT 4, 1999, AFTER THE REPAIR BY CONLIN/COLLINS, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME AT A SPEED OF 30MPH.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Jul 9, 1999
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WITH ENGINE OFF IT ROLLED ABOUT 30 FEET OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, CAUSING DAMAGES TO NEIGHBORS HOUSE. CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THAT VEHICLE HAD SHIFTED GEARS FROM PARK TO REVERSE, BUT ROLLED FORWARD CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 19, 1999
Incident date: Apr 17, 1999
VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. ATTEMPTED TO START, AND UPON ROTATION OF IGNITION SWITCH, SMOKE STARTED ROLLING OUT OF STEERING COLUMN. REMOVED COVER TO ACCESS UNDER CRUISE CONTROL AND DIDN'T OBSERVE ANY DAMAGE. ATTEMPTED TO START AGAIN, AND SMOKE AGAIN ROLLED OUT, BUT THIS TIME OBSERVED FLAMES FLARE ... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE Jun 10, 1998
Incident date: Jun 7, 1996
TAILGATE DESIGN IS POOR ALLOWING WATER TO PENETRATE TAILGATE, RESULTING IN RUSTING AND CORRODING, ALSO CAUSES SHORTAGE IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 15, 1998
Incident date: Jul 25, 1997
ABS SYSTEM FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Sep 29, 1997
Incident date: Jul 11, 1997
FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE. *AK
SUSPENSION Jul 16, 1997
Incident date: May 25, 1997
THE INSULATOR ON THE RADIUS ARM IS BEING MELTED BY THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT SIDE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Apr 1, 1997
CROSS MEMBER AND AXLE POINT RIVETS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 15, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jun 2, 1996
SEAT BELT FAILURE.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 5, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES, THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 27, 1996
Incident date: Aug 23, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 9,000 FT IN THE MTN., IN 2ND GEAR, 2 WHEEL DRIVE, STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES (ABS), BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO FLOOR, BRAKES FAILED, NO WARNING LIGHT, BRAKE FLUID EVAPORIZED, AIR IN BRAKE SYSTEM CAME OUT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 9, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN IGNITION, PREVENTING STARTER MOTOR FROM TURNING. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Feb 28, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Feb 28, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Feb 21, 1995
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WAROED, CAUSING BRAKES TO VIBRATE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 21, 1995
Incident date: Feb 21, 1995
ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES TRUCK VIBRATES EXTENSIVELY WORSE WHEN COMING DOWN HILLS. DEALERS TRIED TO CORRECT (4) TIMES. TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
LOOSE BOLTS IN FRONT END.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
DEFECTIVE BRAKE ROTORS/PADS/CALIPERS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
OVERDRIVE TURNS ON/OFF.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
RADIATOR LEAK. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FORD BRONCO

78 manufacturer communications from 70 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION13
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
050000 PARKING BRAKE3
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER3
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS3
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY3
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
99194 Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *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
99-8-15 May 3, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *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
982010 Oct 12, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING A " BUZZING " OR " RATTLING " NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *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
980319 Apr 1, 1998
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC
980319 Apr 1, 1998
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CONCERNS WITH FALSE ABS ACTIVATION WHILE LIGHT BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC
9864 Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A5 Mar 18, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT FROM ROTUNDA IS NOW APPROVED FOR WARRANTY AND SERVICE USE. *YC
985A11 Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS. *YC
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
9845 Mar 2, 1998
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC
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
9814 Jan 19, 1998
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *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
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
BC2301970501 May 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NEW CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A REDESIGNED LIP SEAL. *TW
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
96226 Oct 21, 1996
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING - COMPRESSOR FAILURE - INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL. *TW
96222 Oct 21, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES - ELIMINATION OF SANDING ROTORS AND DRUMS - SERVICE TIP. *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
951511 Jul 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
HESITATION/STUMBLE - INTERMITTENT - 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L AND 7.5L ENGINES. MISS-INTERMITTENT-4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L AND 7.5L ENGINES. NO START/NO SPARK INTERMITTENT - 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L AND 7.5L ENGINES. STALL - INTERMITTENT - 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L AND 7
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
9588 Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
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
BC2922950401 Apr 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
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
95617 Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EARLY WEAR OF FEAD TENSIONER PULLEY ON VEHICLES WITH 5.0L/5.8L ENGINES. *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
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2021
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2021
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2021
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2021
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
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
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1992
PARKING BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
EA93022 Opened: Jul 30, 1993 , Closed: Aug 31, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
There is no summary currently available
EA93020 Opened: Jul 28, 1993 , Closed: Sep 23, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93010 Opened: Mar 2, 1993 , Closed: Jul 30, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF
There is no summary currently available
EA93001 Opened: Jan 7, 1993 , Closed: Aug 20, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 Opened: Sep 9, 1992 , Closed: Jan 7, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FUEL EXPULSION
There is no summary currently available
EA92029 Opened: Aug 27, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE92042 Opened: Apr 17, 1992 , Closed: Aug 27, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
FNT RECLNING SEAT BCK FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE91017 Opened: Nov 27, 1990 , Closed: Apr 17, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
FORD TRUCK INCONSISTENT VEHICLE CONTROL.
SEE CLOSE RESUME
PE90117 Opened: Sep 12, 1990 , Closed: Dec 27, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
FUEL TANK CORROSION
There is no summary currently available
PE90036 Opened: Jan 23, 1990 , Closed: Jul 26, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
FLOORBOARD FRACTURE
There is no summary currently available
PE87015 Opened: Jan 15, 1987 , Closed: Nov 30, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1981
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 (current) 7 45
1992 4 56 View
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

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View