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1984 Ford Bronco Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1984 Ford Bronco, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
10
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 5
complaints citing a crash / fire
10–15
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 1984 Ford Bronco

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Carburetor system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V119000 Reported 85,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.

    Remedy: The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.

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

    NHTSA 84V013000 Reported 2,100 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    The clamps on flexible fuel hoses connecting the fuel pump to the metal line may not be in the proper position.

    Remedy: The hose clamp connecting the fuel hose to the fuel pump will be inspected and relocated, if necessary.

  3. 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.

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1984 Ford Bronco have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The consumer was involved in an accident, in which the vehicle flipped over, the consumer's wife requested information regarding any recalls. *ph *jb”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2003 · Structure

“Tfi ignition module failed several times on freeway then on street vehicle would on ly start after sitting over night then would fail when engine reached normaloperating temprature ( module replaced f”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 18, 2001 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1984 Ford Bronco (Bronco 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined10–15 mpg
City / Highway10–14 / 10–17
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 4.9/5/5.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Manual 4-spd

Compare Ford Bronco model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Bronco model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1967 Ford Bronco22
1969 Ford Bronco01
1970 Ford Bronco10
1971 Ford Bronco10
1972 Ford Bronco10
1975 Ford Bronco10
1976 Ford Bronco10
1977 Ford Bronco11
1978 Ford Bronco50
1979 Ford Bronco52
1980 Ford Bronco20
1981 Ford Bronco02
1982 Ford Bronco01
1983 Ford Bronco14
1984 Ford Bronco310
1985 Ford Bronco120
1986 Ford Bronco127
1987 Ford Bronco134
1988 Ford Bronco152
1989 Ford Bronco284
1990 Ford Bronco156
1991 Ford Bronco132
1992 Ford Bronco237
1993 Ford Bronco540
1994 Ford Bronco391
1995 Ford Bronco194
1996 Ford Bronco181
1997 Ford Bronco01
1998 Ford Bronco02
1999 Ford Bronco02
2021 Ford Bronco20230
2022 Ford Bronco23379
2023 Ford Bronco18227
2024 Ford Bronco1677
2025 Ford Bronco1954
2026 Ford Bronco98

Checking a specific 1984 Ford Bronco

How do I know if my 1984 Ford Bronco has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1984 Ford Bronco; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 83V134000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.