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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 36 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seat Belts. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports13 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
36 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 15, 1999
Electrical SystemFire
WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 40-50 MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD LEFT FRONT ENGINE AREA, MELTING THE FUEL LINE/ BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, COULD NOT QUITE DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, STATED MECHANICAL FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER D…
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WHEN TRAVELING ABOUT 40-50 MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD LEFT FRONT ENGINE AREA, MELTING THE FUEL LINE/ BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, COULD NOT QUITE DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE, STATED MECHANICAL FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836767
Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 1999
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSED TO FROZEN THROTTLE BODY LINKAGE AFTER REPAIRED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SAME SYMPTONS HOWEVER NO REPAIR WORK DONE.
NHTSA ODI #544036
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 1998
StructureSuspension
SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF PARTIAL ROLL OVER AND LOSS OF CONTROL. (QCAW)
NHTSA ODI #540947
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 1998
Fuel System, GasolinePower Train
FUEL REGULATOR FAILURE CAUSES FUEL TO SPU ENGINE AND OUT THE BACK PIPE, CAUSING FIRE DANGER.
NHTSA ODI #538840
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 1998
Seat Belts
WHILE DRIVING THE SEATBELT ANCHOR ATTACHMENT SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #825420
Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 1998
Vehicle Speed Control
WHENEVER VEHICLE IS STARTED UP, IT WOULD SURGES OUT OF CONTROL; WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY TAKES OFF. WOULD HAVE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. HAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #819879
Mileage unknown · Jan 15, 1998
Power Train
WHEN VEHICLE IS IN PARK THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLS. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #820681
Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 1997
Electrical SystemFire
ELECTRICAL: DROVE APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES TO WORK, PARKED THE TRUCK, WENT INTO WORK. 1/2 HOUR LATER RECEIVED A CALL THAT VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED , FIREMAN SAYS SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL, ENGINE BURNED COMPLETELY AND FRONT END COMPLETELY MELTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #818077
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 1997
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA ODI #515339
Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
HAD TO REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER BECAUSE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR HAD DETRERIORATED, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH IMPROPER LUG NUTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEEL COULD BECOME LOOSE OR EVEN SEPARATE FROM THE HUBAND AXLE ASSEMBLY WHILE THE VEHICE IS IN MOTION.
Remedy: CHANGE TAPERED STYLE LUG NUTS TO SHORT SHANK STYLE LUG NUTS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
6
DP97006 · Vehicle Rollover
Opened Dec 3, 1997 · Closed May 5, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
PETITIONER ALLEGED BRONCO II SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1983-1990 WERE DESIGNED WITH HANDLING AND STABILITY DEFECTS
PE92029 · Whl Separation/torque Loss
Opened Mar 16, 1992 · Closed Aug 31, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
EA90042 · Throttle Sticking
Opened Aug 31, 1990 · Closed Dec 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA89013 · Rollover Propensity
Opened Feb 9, 1989 · Closed Oct 31, 1990
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
SUMMARY:THE BRONCO II IS INVOLVED IN MORE FATAL SINGLE VEHICLE, FIRSTEVENT ROLLOVERS COMPARED TO ANY OTHER CLOSED BODY UTILITY VEHICLE (WITHOR WITHOUT NORMALIZING VEHICLE POPULATIONS AND EXPOSURE).===
EA88033 · Under Seat Fires
Opened May 11, 1988 · Closed Jan 23, 1989
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE88008 · Lumbar Swtch Hrness Fires
Opened Nov 18, 1987 · Closed May 11, 1988
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: MANUFACTURER HASBEENCONTACTED, AND PROVIDED TWELVE REPORTS OF UNDER SEAT FIRES.ANALYSIS: THELUMBAR SWITCH IS MOUNTED ON THE LOWER SEAT FRAME AND THEWIREING HARNESS IS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE SLIDE RAILS. MOVEMENT OF THESEAT MAY FRAY THE INSULATION AND PRESENT A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.FORD HAS MADE TWO PRODUCTION CHANGES; 1) RELOCATED THE WIREING HARNESSTO THE SEAT CUSHION FLEXOLATOR USING A RETAINING STRAP (7/86); 2) ADDEDPROTECTION TO THE COMPLETE LUMBAR WIREING ASSEMBLY UNDER EACH SEAT.BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE TO IGNITE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENTOF THE VEHICLE, THIS P.E. IS BEING UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS.===
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