Model year record

1989 Ford Bronco II

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 49 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V109000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

Component
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
25,000
Reported to NHTSA
1989-07-05
Owners notified
1989-07-24

Defect description

FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY BE MISSING FROM FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL AND HUBASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL RETAINING KEYS IN FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WHERE MISSING.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior5
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Tires3
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Electrical system: wiring2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control2
Electrical system1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1

The 1988 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1990 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.