Ford Bronco 1967-1999
Model Bronco made by Ford got 9 consumer complains as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco 1967 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ford Bronco 1969 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ford Bronco 1970 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ford Bronco 1971 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ford Bronco 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ford Bronco 1975 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ford Bronco 1976 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ford Bronco 1977 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ford Bronco 1978 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ford Bronco 1979 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ford Bronco 1980 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Ford Bronco 1981 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Ford Bronco 1982 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Ford Bronco 1983 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Ford Bronco 1984 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Ford Bronco 1985 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 24 |
| Ford Bronco 1986 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 43 |
| Ford Bronco 1987 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 61 |
| Ford Bronco 1988 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 69 |
| Ford Bronco 1989 | 13 | 2 | 31 | 2 | 120 |
| Ford Bronco 1990 | 11 | 1 | 43 | 6 | 73 |
| Ford Bronco 1991 | 5 | 2 | 48 | 6 | 38 |
| Ford Bronco 1992 | 5 | 4 | 60 | 8 | 58 |
| Ford Bronco 1993 | 3 | 7 | 73 | 0 | 44 |
| Ford Bronco 1994 | 3 | 5 | 97 | 21 | 115 |
| Ford Bronco 1995 | 3 | 2 | 108 | 21 | 145 |
| Ford Bronco 1996 | 3 | 2 | 89 | 21 | 117 |
| Ford Bronco 1997 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Ford Bronco 1998 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Ford Bronco 1999 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| BC5227961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50502 | Information for air bag dtc b1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| BC5207961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50483 | Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| BC5204961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50480 | Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes p0300 thru p0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| BC5190961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50468 | Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| BC5173961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50452 | On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| BC5183961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50461 | An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.e. rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5181961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50459 | Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5172961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50451 | Information for concerns of check engine light 'on' on 4.2l/4.6l/5.4l/6.8l vehicles. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9671961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50531 | Push connection between the flexible fuel vapor line at the carbon canister & the metal fuel vapor line may not seat fully on the fuel vapor line. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| BC5175961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50454 | Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9676961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50536 | Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| BC4651961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50443 | Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. may be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5176961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50455 | Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||||
| BC9672961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50532 | Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC5185961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50463 | Vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while shifting into 4l. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| BC9674961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50534 | Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| BC4377950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45765 | There is a concern about automatic hublocks self-engaging. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC9694961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50552 | Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC9642961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50506 | Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5217961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50492 | Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| BC5224961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50499 | Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| BC0718961021 | 10/21/1996 | 50382 | Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| BC5209961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50484 | Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| BC9673961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50533 | Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| BC9682961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50541 | Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| BC5075961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50445 | Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5174961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50453 | Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| BC5214961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50489 | Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| BC5198961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50475 | Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| BC5186961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50464 | Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9695961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50553 | Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes u1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| BC9680961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50540 | Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 02/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| No deployment of drivers air bag in accident, resulting in injury. *dsh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ignition switch failed resulting in the vehicle filling with smoke while driving. component recalled but consumer not notified. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/30/1994 | 1 | ||
| Headlights are extremely bright, causing difficuly for driver's in front to see at night. *skd | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 0 | |||
| Smoke from steering column prior to recall. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 0 | |||
| The heat shield fell off, melting the floor mats. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/13/1989 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle rolled over, resulting in death, attorney for client. *aw | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 02/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| As consumer was about to exit ramp, b f goodrich (35x12.5x15) tire started to thump, vehicle was towed and was told by mechanic that tread was starting to separate from casing. *jb | |||
| 09/11/1999 | 1 | ||
| Firestone atx tires were replaced due to tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement, but has been denied because the tires were replaced prior to january 1st. *slc | |||