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1986 Ford Bronco

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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27Owner complaints

Model-year median: 8.5

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Electrical System
13Fuel System, Gasoline
4Seat Belts
3Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3Tires
3
All reported categories
Engine And Engine Cooling
2Structure
2Suspension
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Steering
1Visibility
1Wheels
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 0 of 27 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seat Belts. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports7 fire reports3 injury reports

Suspension complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 1995
StructureSuspension

BODY BOLTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OFTEN COMES A LOOSE. TT

NHTSA ODI #969173

Mileage unknown · May 15, 1995
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKS. *SD

NHTSA ODI #504330

Official recalls

1

87V139000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Sep 4, 1987

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.

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

1

PE90117 · Fuel Tank Corrosion

Opened Sep 12, 1990 · Closed Dec 27, 1990

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

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