1986 Ford Bronco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Ford Bronco. Newest first.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Owner complaints
27 complaints3 involved a crash7 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
We have spend more than 500.00 on part for this truck it just keep stopping for no reason, shop people say its the fuel system, it has been replaced 3 times. Still it stops they do not know except the fuel system. We have been strained about 5 or 6 times most times late at night. Have been tow home about 6 or 7 times.*ak
- Tires
Right rear tire had been repaired with four string-plug only repairs. there was no patch on the inner-liner as recommended by the rma. *la as a result of the improper plug-alone repairs, air was allowed to migrate into the carcass of the tire; resulting on a tread separation. while driving the…
Right rear tire had been repaired with four string-plug only repairs. there was no patch on the inner-liner as recommended by the rma. *la as a result of the improper plug-alone repairs, air was allowed to migrate into the carcass of the tire; resulting on a tread separation. while driving the right rear tire blewout. as a result the vehicle veered to the left and into the grass median. the right rear of the vehicle became air borne and caused the right front to strike the dirt. the vehicle then overturned traveling app 41 feet then landing on it's top. a result of this accident the consumer IS a paraplegic. (florida traffic crash report). *nm
- Tires
The tread unzipped from the tire identical to that of the firestone defect, causing my bronco II to lose control and flip three times into oncoming traffic. (Dot number: a3ul423186 tiresize: p205/75r15)
- Electrical system › Ignition
You broadcasted the recall settlement for ford ignition modules,yetmy local dealers seem oblivious to the recall ,what do I need to get another ignition module that you people got ford to settle on. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Driving at 65 mph vehicle engine died; have replaced part 3 times in last year. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Stalled going round corners, stalling at stops. Engine raced, fixed after years low miles. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Good morning! I am writing to add my voice to what IS apparently a growing chorus of persons who have experienced ignition failures on ford motor company products. I have been unable to contact fmc directly through their web site, as their owner registration form IS, itself, suffering a failure…
Good morning! I am writing to add my voice to what IS apparently a growing chorus of persons who have experienced ignition failures on ford motor company products. I have been unable to contact fmc directly through their web site, as their owner registration form IS, itself, suffering a failure, and they do not have a facility for directly e-mailing them without 'registering' with them, first. My 1986 ford bronco, full-size, 5.0L, fuel-injected, IS subject to sudden, unexplained loss of "fire" (i.e. The ignition quits for no apparent reason), and yet wil re-fire if the vehicle IS allowed to sit for about an hour or so. This condition IS not related to a "true" overheat, i.e. Not involving failure of the cooling system. I have had to replace the tfi distributor module an average of once a year in the six years I have owned the vehicle, and have found myself in dangerous circumstances many times as a result of the ignition failure.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Would be driving vehicle at low speed & noticed how bumpy tires were feeling. Pulled over & checked. Tread was separating & they were out of round. Also had lumps in the tires. Have not been in touch with firestone or ford. replacement tires on a 1986 ford bronco. firestone radial atx 31x10.5x15 dot code vdhl.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
I have experienced four failures of the tfi ignition module over the period of time I have owned the vehicle, the first failure occurred within two months of having purchased the vehicle. Each subsequent failure occurred at approximately two to three year intervals. The most recent failure prompted…
I have experienced four failures of the tfi ignition module over the period of time I have owned the vehicle, the first failure occurred within two months of having purchased the vehicle. Each subsequent failure occurred at approximately two to three year intervals. The most recent failure prompted me to replace not only the tfi module but also an ignition coil and general tune-up parts. These failures have occurred while the vehicle was moving at highway speeds and also while simply at idle in traffic.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving an electrical fire started under the dash right in the center. Vehicle was totaled. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
While trying to stop vehicle it accelerated to high amount of speed, causing driver to crash head-on into a utility pole. Vehicle has not been repaired. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
While driving flames came from the steering column area. Cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckles failed.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Alternator wiring connector melted and shorted out causing fire.
- Electrical system › Ignition
Fuel ignition wiring melted, resulting in a fire. *ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Wiring · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Structure › Body › Tailgate · Suspension › Rear
Tailgate corroded twice. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The ignition switch burnt out.please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving, engine shut down. Owner pulled over to re-start engine heard "pop" sound followed by fire through firewall. Please describe details. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt buckle failed. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Left front disc brakes failed 3 times, causing vehicle to pull to left upon braking. *skd
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicle experienced an electrical short, and fuel leakage. tt
- Wheels
Left rear wheel came off and wedged under rear fender. (ohio state police report) *ak
- Structure › Body · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Replaced shocks. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
The front left brake has had to be rebuilt and it destroyed itself. Please explain. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire, ohio state police report. *tw
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel tank corrosion
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 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.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 42080Unknown
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
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