Ford Bronco Ii 1985

Model Bronco Ii made in 1985 by Ford got 23 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: structure, suspension and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
9811201/19/1998605573Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt07/12/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
STRUCTURE
974702/17/199751689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd06/27/1997
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
0115608/06/2001623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc10/31/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STRUCTURE
DP97006FORD MOTOR COMPANY12/03/199705/05/1999VEHICLE ROLLOVER
 Petitioner alleged bronco ii sport utility vehicles 1983-1990 were designed with handling and stability defects
SUSPENSION
EA89013FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/09/198910/31/1990ROLLOVER PROPENSITY
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87020FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/06/198705/26/1987ENG. AND UNDER DASH FIRES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
05/01/19941
 Ignition switch fails intermittently. *dsh
 Vehicle was parked at univ. of nm, driver was away from vehicle, suddenly vehicle was engulfed in flames. *ak
04/09/1996
 Electrical short or shcok in the ignition switch caused the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
02/01/1991
 Experienced short in dash which caused a fire. please give more details. *ak
06/04/1994
 While parked vehicle caught on fire, possible due to a short in the dashboard area. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
09/03/19923
 Water pump replaced.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
12/01/19981
 Engine failed.
04/10/1996
 The vehicle caught on fire,w as an engine comparment fire. please describe. *ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH
09/03/19923
 Tailgate lock sticks.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/04/2003106000101/31/2003
 The front seal on the a4ld automatic transmission in my 1985 bronco ii failed. when this happened the transmission fluid blew back across the exhaust pipe causing a lot of smoke. i have done a lot of research and find that this is a common problem with this vehicle and transmission. *jb
12/01/19971
 Transmission failed. yh
01/01/1994
 Has had to have the transmission rebuilt twice. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
09/03/19923
 Brake light stays on.
STEERING
03/29/1995
 Car was accident and the steering lock up . tt
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
08/01/1999102/01/1985
 The frame cracked by the mount of the shock absorber(rear rightside)
04/17/19957
 Floor pan under driver's seat has fractures due to metal fatigue, causing driver's seat to rock back and forth. *skd
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
09/03/19923
 Front shocks replaced.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12/29/19889
 Solenoid failed, causing vehicle to backfire/stall, also throttle position/map sensors replaced.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
09/03/19923
 Idle speed sensor replaced due to vehicle stalling.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
02/20/19950
 Left rear window shattered. *skd
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
09/03/19923
 Windshield wiper blades replaced.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
VAEDINBURG22824EDINBURG MOTORS540-984-4117