Model year record

1989 Ford Bronco

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

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.

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.