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1989 Ford Bronco IIProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 1989 Ford Bronco II, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year3% below the Bronco II median · #4 of 7 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints3919 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Ford Bronco II has problems

39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system87
Engine and engine cooling72
Fuel system, gasoline72
Visibility60
Tires42
Service brakes, hydraulic31
Vehicle speed control33
Power train20
Latches/locks/linkages20
1 other systems11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1989 Ford Bronco II recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 89V-109 · Jul 5, 1989 · 25,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL AND HUBASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Bronco II year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bronco II median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'92'93'94'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Ford Bronco II, and the recalls they led to.

  1. VEHICLE ROLLOVERDP97006 · closed May 5, 1999
    No recall
  2. ROLLOVER PROPENSITYEA89013 · closed Oct 31, 1990
    No recall
  3. WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSSPE92029 · closed Aug 31, 1992
    No recall
In owners' words

What Bronco II owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1989 FORD BRONCO II, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE 8/23/02. I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN TAYLOR TEXAS, VIN # [XXX]. THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WHEREBY IT BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. I HAVE…
Complaint 10136250 · Oct 6, 2005
WHILE PARKED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE PLUG CONNECTOR AT THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSED ALTERNATOR TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 825004 · Jul 6, 1998
EEC TEST WIRING IS BARE AND HAS BEEN MELTING, IGNITION SWITCH STICKS WHICH CAUSES ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT TO COME ON - GAS PEDAL STICKS - HEADLIGHTS AND BLINKERS DO NOT WORK - POWER WINDOWS DO NOT WORK - DASH LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. AIR CONDITIONER CONSTANTLY RUNS AND FREEZES UP (COMPRESSOR AND FAN).…
Complaint 730133 · Sep 4, 2000

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