1990 Ford Bronco Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1990 Ford Bronco, and owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1990 Ford Bronco
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Ignition (electrical system)
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Ford Bronco have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 122,857 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The seat pan under the seat tracks has cracked in my 1990 bronco with captain chairs. The vehicle was in motion when this happened on a public paved street, and coming to a normal stop. Back in octobe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 7, 2017 · Seats
“Cracked seat mounts on floor board. 1990 bronco, bucket seats, have the same problem as the 89-90 broncos with captians chairs, the floor board cracks around the bolts. This makes the front seats wobb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 6, 2016 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Ford Bronco (Bronco 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 10–13 / 12–17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.9/5/5.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford Bronco model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Bronco model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Ford Bronco | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 Ford Bronco | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 Ford Bronco | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Ford Bronco | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Ford Bronco | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Ford Bronco | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford Bronco | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Ford Bronco | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 Ford Bronco | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 Ford Bronco | 5 | 2 |
| 1980 Ford Bronco | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford Bronco | 0 | 2 |
| 1982 Ford Bronco | 0 | 1 |
| 1983 Ford Bronco | 1 | 4 |
| 1984 Ford Bronco | 3 | 10 |
| 1985 Ford Bronco | 1 | 20 |
| 1986 Ford Bronco | 1 | 27 |
| 1987 Ford Bronco | 1 | 34 |
| 1988 Ford Bronco | 1 | 52 |
| 1989 Ford Bronco | 2 | 84 |
| 1990 Ford Bronco | 1 | 56 |
| 1991 Ford Bronco | 1 | 32 |
| 1992 Ford Bronco | 2 | 37 |
| 1993 Ford Bronco | 5 | 40 |
| 1994 Ford Bronco | 3 | 91 |
| 1995 Ford Bronco | 1 | 94 |
| 1996 Ford Bronco | 1 | 81 |
| 1997 Ford Bronco | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Ford Bronco | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Ford Bronco | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | 20 | 230 |
| 2022 Ford Bronco | 23 | 379 |
| 2023 Ford Bronco | 18 | 227 |
| 2024 Ford Bronco | 16 | 77 |
| 2025 Ford Bronco | 19 | 54 |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 9 | 8 |
Checking a specific 1990 Ford Bronco
How do I know if my 1990 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1990 Ford Bronco; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 96V071000).
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
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
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.