Model year record

1989 Ford Bronco

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 118 owner complaints on file.

Ford Bronco, 1987–1991 generation
Pictured: the 1987–1991 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V220000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
1989-11-21
Owners notified
1990-08-28

Defect description

TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

Safety risk

VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL PROPER LABEL.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition10—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine6—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly5—
Seats5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5—
Electrical system: ignition: switch4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Structure: frame and members4166,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Structure: body3—
Tires3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Suspension2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column1153,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1988 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.

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