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
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 | |||||
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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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
98112 | 01/19/1998 | 605573 | Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt | 07/12/1999 | |
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 - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
STRUCTURE | |||||
9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *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 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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STRUCTURE | ||||||
DP97006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/03/1997 | 05/05/1999 | VEHICLE ROLLOVER | ||
Petitioner alleged bronco ii sport utility vehicles 1983-1990 were designed with handling and stability defects | ||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||
EA89013 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1989 | 10/31/1990 | ROLLOVER PROPENSITY | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
PE87020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/06/1987 | 05/26/1987 | ENG. AND UNDER DASH FIRES | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
09/03/1992 | 3 | ||
Water pump replaced. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
12/01/1998 | 1 | ||
Engine failed. | |||
04/10/1996 | |||
The vehicle caught on fire,w as an engine comparment fire. please describe. *ak | |||
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | |||
09/03/1992 | 3 | ||
Tailgate lock sticks. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
04/04/2003 | 106000 | 1 | 01/31/2003 |
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 | |||
12/01/1997 | 1 | ||
Transmission failed. yh | |||
01/01/1994 | |||
Has had to have the transmission rebuilt twice. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
09/03/1992 | 3 | ||
Brake light stays on. | |||
STEERING | |||
03/29/1995 | |||
Car was accident and the steering lock up . tt | |||
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
08/01/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1985 | |
The frame cracked by the mount of the shock absorber(rear rightside) | |||
04/17/1995 | 7 | ||
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 | |||
09/03/1992 | 3 | ||
Front shocks replaced. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
12/29/1988 | 9 | ||
Solenoid failed, causing vehicle to backfire/stall, also throttle position/map sensors replaced. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
09/03/1992 | 3 | ||
Idle speed sensor replaced due to vehicle stalling. | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
02/20/1995 | 0 | ||
Left rear window shattered. *skd | |||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
09/03/1992 | 3 | ||
Windshield wiper blades replaced. |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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VA | EDINBURG | 22824 | EDINBURG MOTORS | 540-984-4117 |