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1989 Ford Bronco Research

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2 Recalls
109 Complaints
N/A Safety Rating
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⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (2)

The following safety recalls have been issued by NHTSA for the Ford Bronco. If you own this vehicle, check your VIN at our VIN lookup tool or NHTSA.gov to see if your vehicle is affected.

1989 Model Year (2 recalls)

Campaign #89V220000 21/11/1989
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

Risk: VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

Fix: INSTALL PROPER LABEL.

Campaign #96V071000 25/04/1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

💬 Consumer Complaints (109)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Ford Bronco owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8
STEERING 6
POWER TRAIN 6
STRUCTURE 5
TIRES 5
SEATS 4
SUSPENSION 2
1989 model • STEERING • 03/22/2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD BRONCO. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V071000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE DUE TO A…

1989 model • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • 06/01/2004

CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AT A RESTAURANT AND WENT INSIDE TO EAT. WITHIN TEN MINUTES THE CONSUMER NOTICED FIRE TRUCKS COMING INTO THE RESTAURANT'S PARKING LOT. CONSUMER WENT OUTSIDE TO INVESTIGATE WHAT WAS GOING ON, AND NOTICED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED…

1989 model • STRUCTURE •

THE FLOOR PAN UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HAD THROWN. IF VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR BRAKES HAD TO BE DEPRESSED SUDDENLY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD RIP OUT BECAUSE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR PAN. THERE WAS TSB/ RECALL IN ALL DATA B93900801 FOR THE FLOOR PAN REINFORCEMENT(NOT IN ARTEMIS). ARTEMIS HAS INVESTIGATION PE90036, BUT IT'S…

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