Known Recalls

Model year record

1990 Ford Bronco II

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 32 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V189000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
792,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-04
Owners notified
1992-03-02

Defect description

WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.

Safety risk

DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1170,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1139,665 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, electric1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1164,058 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—

The 1989 model has about half 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.