Model year record

1991 Ford Bronco

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 37 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6—
Electrical system: ignition: switch4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Tires2—
Vehicle speed control2120,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—

The 1990 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1992 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.

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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.