Known Recalls

Model year record

1995 Ford Bronco

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 131 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-07
Owners notified
2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13—
Vehicle speed control10130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads6—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control6139,283 mi
Electrical system4125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Tires4—
Air bags: frontal3—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Steering3118,000 mi
Unknown or other3125,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly2107,900 mi
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Structure: body: door259,000 mi
Suspension: front2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels2—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train1125,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1150,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Structure1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels: multi piece1—

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has roughly the same number of 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.