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Ford Bronco II Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls and 214 owner complaints across 12 model years of the Ford Bronco II (1982–1996). The most-complained-about year is 1988.

10
safety recalls, all years
214
owner complaints, all years
1986
year with most recalls
1988
year with most complaints

Pick your Ford Bronco II model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 Ford Bronco II01
1994 Ford Bronco II04
1993 Ford Bronco II02
1992 Ford Bronco II01
1990 Ford Bronco II126
1989 Ford Bronco II139
1988 Ford Bronco II045
1987 Ford Bronco II336
1986 Ford Bronco II433
1985 Ford Bronco II013
1984 Ford Bronco II213
1982 Ford Bronco II01

What Ford Bronco II owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA. The 1988 model year has the most, with 45.

All Ford Bronco II recalls (10)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Ford Bronco II, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 91V189000 Reported 792,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

    Remedy: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

    Model years: 1990

  2. Wheel bearing (suspension)

    NHTSA 89V109000 Reported 25,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Front wheel bearing adjusting nut retaining keys may be missing from front axle assemblies, allowing the nut to loosen.

    Remedy: Install retaining keys in front wheel hub assemblies where missing.

    Model years: 1989

  3. Seats

    NHTSA 88V145000 Reported 90,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs.

    Remedy: Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit.

    Model years: 1986

  4. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 87V139000 Reported 3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

    Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  5. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 87V070000 Reported 17,420 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion.

    Remedy: Owners will be mailed new sun visor sleeves with all applicable decal information permanently affixed.

    Model years: 1987

  6. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 87V039000 Reported 84 vehicles potentially affected AVIATOR VAN CONVERSIONS

    Aluminum wheels may have been installed with improper lug nuts.

    Remedy: Change tapered style lug nuts to short shank style lug nuts.

    Model years: 1987

  7. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V130000 Reported 30,564 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack. Consequence of defect: fuel line could leak and, if an ignition source is present, create the potential for a fire.

    Remedy: Replace nylon fuel hoses with rubber hoses.

    Model years: 1986

  8. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 85V116000 Reported 7,886 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. This creates a potential for a short circuit between the wires which energize the fuel pump, causing some fuel injectors to open, discharging fuel into the engine. Consequence of defect: fuel discharged…

    Remedy: Repair wiring harness, check engine and catalyst for damage.

    Model years: 1986

  9. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 84V023000 Reported 3,320 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Components in the locking hubs were improperly heat-treated and may crack or fracture upon engagement of the front drive axles. The broken component on the left front wheel may become jammed against the nut.

    Remedy: Cam assemblies in front wheel automatic locking hubs will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

  10. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 83V134000 Reported 530,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

    Remedy: Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

    Model years: 1984

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.