Ford Bronco 1983
Model Bronco made in 1983 by Ford got 4 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and parking brake. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and structure. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats.
Model 1983
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V020000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1982 to 12/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 22 | 03/18/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/24/1983 | 03/02/1983 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The manufacturer suspects that the hardware that attaches the seat tracks (the strips that the seat slides on) to the floor may become loose or may fail to hold the seat in place during a collision. this condition is due to the substitution of an incorrect washer during manufacture. the vehicles may not comply with the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, seating systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and install additional larger diameter washers on the bolt assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with bench seats.system: interior systems; seat track attachment bolts.consequences of defect: this defect could cause the seat assembly to becomedetached during an accident, increasing the chances of passenger injury.note: a rattling noise may indicate a loosening of the seat belt track bolt. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 9597 | 05/01/1995 | 42080 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | |||||
| 97310 | 02/03/1997 | 51669 | Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE87015 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/15/1987 | 11/30/1987 | FRONT BRK CALIPER SEIZURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/20/1996 | 0 | ||
| Ignition switch shorted, causing fire. *dh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/12/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed vehicle cuts off, and consumer is having problem starting vehicle.vehicle has been at dealer for repairs, and dealer can't determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 03/30/1995 | |||
| Emergency parking brakes failure. tt | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/28/2006 | 141000 | 2 | 02/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph there was a vibration in the rear of the vehicle. the rear driver's side tire blew out and the vehicle was maneuvered off the road without incident. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they discovered the passenger rear side tire had a large bulge on the tread. the manufacturer has been alerted. | |||