1984 Ford Bronco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1984 Ford Bronco. Newest first.
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.
Remedy
The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
The clamps on flexible fuel hoses connecting the fuel pump to the metal line may not be in the proper position.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The hose clamp connecting the fuel hose to the fuel pump will be inspected and relocated, if necessary.
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".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a crash5 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure
The consumer was involved in an accident, in which the vehicle flipped over, the consumer's wife requested information regarding any recalls. *ph *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition
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 for around 300 dollars incuding labor
- Suspension › Rear
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
After cutting off, it cut itself back on and caught on fire and burned. *ak
- Electrical system
Must bang on steering column to get flashers/radio/heater fan to operate. *aw
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While parked, vehicle caught on fire in the engine. please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Wisp of smoke appeared from steering column while driving. Once reached designation owner removed column to see switch melted. Please decribe details. 8AK
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition fire. Car had been parked for about 40 minutes. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
An electrical short or shock in the steering column caused the vehicle to catch fire. please descr\be. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Under hood wiring harness caught on fire. *aw
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front brk caliper seizure
Analysis:allegedly, during brake application the disc brake calipersseize, resulting in excessive pull and/or front brake lock-up.somereports cite a complete loss of vehicle control resulting in unforewarnedand unavoidable travel into opposing traffic lanes.consumers claim thatservice personnel have consistently…
Analysis:allegedly, during brake application the disc brake calipersseize, resulting in excessive pull and/or front brake lock-up.somereports cite a complete loss of vehicle control resulting in unforewarnedand unavoidable travel into opposing traffic lanes.consumers claim thatservice personnel have consistently attributed the problem to the use ofphenolic pistons which overheat and seize in the caliper bores.information provided by the manufacturer disclosed the complaint, accident,and injury statistics tabulated above.other manufacturer-supplied datadisclosed that two design changes with potential relevance to this matterwere made during the production years in question.in october 1981, thespecification of the maximum outside diameter of the piston was decreasedby 0.0250 mm and the minimum inside diameter of the caliper piston boreincreased by 0.024 mm.these changes were made to reduce the possibilityof premature wear of the front disc brake pads.a second design revisionwas made in september 1986 to reduce inadvertent chipping of the caliperpistons during brake pad replacement.warranty claim data were inconclus-ive in identifying a failure trend accompanied by risk of accidents.the history of bronco brake pull/drift complaints disclosed that ford hadknowledge of the problem.an august 1986, ford truck interoffice letterdiscussed the phenomenon and provided suggestions to remedy the problemin the field.the condition was defined as recession steer, manifest tothe vehicle operator as drift or pull upon brake application.in fact,the sensation was attributed to a net steer to the left when the frontsuspension moves rearward under braking forces.conclusion:seizure of the front caliper pistons has not been identifiedas the origin of the alleged problem.additionally, the historical dataalleging loss of vehicle control, accidents, and injuries do not identifya safety-related defect in either the braking or suspension system of thesubject vehicles.======
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
- 51669Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 42080Unknown
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
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