Ford Bronco 1984
Model Bronco made in 1984 by Ford got 11 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has 4 modeles with engines 2.8l, 4.9l and 5.0l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 18/24/21 | $ 1042 | 18 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 20/30/23 | $ 938 | 18 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 18/28/22 | $ 1042 | 18 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 15/18/16 | $ 1251 | 18 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 17/24/19 | $ 1102 | 18 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/20/18 | $ 1172 | 18 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 13/17/14 | $ 1442 | 18 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 14/21/16 | $ 1339 | 18 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 14/18/16 | $ 1339 | 18 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/15/13 | $ 1562 | 18 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 13/19/15 | $ 1442 | 18 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 13/16/14 | $ 1442 | 18 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/16/14 | $ 1562 | 18 | 831128 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 16/21/18 | $ 1172 | 18 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 19/26/22 | $ 986 | 18 | 84 216 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 19/27/22 | $ 986 | 18 | 84 216 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 15/18/16 | $ 1251 | 18 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 15/22/18 | $ 1251 | 18 | 83 825 | |||
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | 16/20/17 | $ 1172 | 18 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 13/16/14 | $ 1442 | 18 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | 12/14/13 | $ 1562 | 18 | 83 927 |
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 - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V119000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 03/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 85000 | 12/03/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/02/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V013000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1983 to 01/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 2100 | 03/01/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/07/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 301 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The clamps on flexible fuel hoses connecting the fuel pump to the metal line may not be in the proper position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The hose clamp connecting the fuel hose to the fuel pump will be inspected and relocated, if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 5.0 or 5.8 liter engines.system: fuel system; hose clamps.consequences of defect: in certain front end collisions, the hose may separatefrom the fuel pump and leak gasoline in the engine compartment and ground,possibly resulting in a fire. the hose is not expected to separate under normaloperating conditions. fuel leakage, as a result of a separated hose caused by acrash, may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 530000 | 12/22/1983 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1983 | 01/11/1984 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9588 | 04/01/1995 | 41029 | Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| 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 | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1993 | ||
| Must bang on steering column to get flashers/radio/heater fan to operate. *aw | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 03/12/2001 | 6 | ||
| Tfi ignition module failed several times on freeway then on street vehicle would on ly start after sitting over night then would fail when engine reached normaloperating temprature ( module replaced for around 300 dollars incuding labor | |||
| 0 | |||
| After cutting off, it cut itself back on and caught on fire and burned. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1996 | |||
| Ignition fire. car had been parked for about 40 minutes. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| Wisp of smoke appeared from steering column while driving. once reached designation owner removed column to see switch melted. please decribe details. 8ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Under hood wiring harness caught on fire. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| While parked, vehicle caught on fire in the engine. please describe. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/13/1996 | |||
| An electrical short or shock in the steering column caused the vehicle to catch fire. please descrbe. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was involved in an accident, in which the vehicle flipped over, the consumer's wife requested information regarding any recalls. *ph *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||