1987 Ford Bronco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1987 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
34 complaints3 involved a crash12 involved a fire2 injuries10 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The vehicles fuel lines experienced the same defect as stated in recall 07 v 139 000, but the vehicles vin number was not included. *nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring · Exterior lighting › Back up lights › Switch · Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Flasher unit · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light · Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
I have a 1987 ford bronco xlt that I bought from j and l auto. It has no brake lights, no blinkers and the head lights are stuck on bright. the back window IS plexy glass, also none of the hose are hooked up under the hood. This makes it run real rich and the oil leaks so bad that every week I…
I have a 1987 ford bronco xlt that I bought from j and l auto. It has no brake lights, no blinkers and the head lights are stuck on bright. the back window IS plexy glass, also none of the hose are hooked up under the hood. This makes it run real rich and the oil leaks so bad that every week I have to put in 2 quarts of oil. There was also a gas leak that was small and got worse as time went on. I tried to fix the gas leak but I can't find a used one any where. As for fixing the rest of the stuff I still owe money on the bronco which I have not paid because its not street legal I had to buy a different car just to get back and forth to work because I was afred I would be in a crash because of no brake lights.ts
- Tires
Have had 2 tires to become delaminated and nearly flip the vehicle. Need to research this and see how to proceed. You attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. I also have both tires and pictures of them available for you upon request. *Ak (dot number: cy72pbha tiresize: 31-11-15)
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
This time just about exit from freeway it was at night time while driving 30 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle had to be towed away, next day, engine started and took to mechanic, and he could not find the cause. Consumer felt this happened when ignition module got hot.*ak the vehicle used to restart after the engine cools off, but when the ignition module failed, it would not restart. *yh
- Tires › Tread/belt
Fatality wants info regarding rollover firestone 15 inch radials. (Claim# 16-n004-117) *mw
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
I have had this vechicle for 4 years and I have had ignition problems 4 times. I had the ignition replaced 3 times. 3 months ago I went to pick up my daughters from school and it would not when we were going to leave the school. I had to leave it ther and come several hours later. When I returned…
I have had this vechicle for 4 years and I have had ignition problems 4 times. I had the ignition replaced 3 times. 3 months ago I went to pick up my daughters from school and it would not when we were going to leave the school. I had to leave it ther and come several hours later. When I returned I played with the ignition a litttle bit and it started. It was fine for a couple of days then it wouldn't start at all. I had it towed to my mechanic and he said it wasn't getting any fuel pressure. He replaced a corroded wire and secured fuel pump& filter properly. It fine again for a couple of weeks and it started having the same problem. It wouldn't start! I have to keep playing with the ignition before it will crank over. Sometimes it will sometimes it won't. It has stalled on me 3 times in the past week while driving. I ordered a 2001 250 ford last week and am having second thoughts about following threw with it because of the bad experience I have had with this bronco.
- Seat belts
While driving on highway traveling 70mph,pulled over at rest stop and the passenger side seat belt would not release. had to cut the seat belt off. contacted the dealer. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Vehicle speed control
Purchased vehicle in november 1998. started problems in 12/98. purchased distributor shaft with wiring. back brakes and front brakes replacement. has had a "miss" since the vehicle was purchased. Causing a jerking whicle driving sometimes. while starting the vehicle-gas fuming and high rpm…
Purchased vehicle in november 1998. started problems in 12/98. purchased distributor shaft with wiring. back brakes and front brakes replacement. has had a "miss" since the vehicle was purchased. Causing a jerking whicle driving sometimes. while starting the vehicle-gas fuming and high rpm reading where engine revs up too high. bad flooding if bronco doesn't start immediately. it will eventually flood out. air conditioner doesn't blow cool. has had refilled. Lasted from hot summer but not cool at all now. heater doesnt' get really what you would call hot. when the vehicle was purchased a constant "clicking of the electric door locks started on the passenger side. took the fuse for that out. afraid it would cause accidental door locking. passenger side door will not shut properly and window will not feed up wiwthout assistance. window IS also power. when the bronco was taken for alignment, was told that frame was slightly bent on passengers side. has had to replace brake lines also.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While traveling & upon making a left or right hand turn steering wheel locks up, causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Consumer also notes the vehicle will start without placing the key in the ignition. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Brake intermitently go to floor. Replaced master cyliner, wheel cylinders, rotors, pads & shoes. Still happening. Very scary because you never know when they will go to the floor.
- Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system
Engine failed/engine fire
- Electrical system › Wiring
Consumer states that the vehicle was parked for 12 hours before catching on fire in the electrial wiring system, cause unknown. please give any further details.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle fire.
- Wheels
All 5 lug nuts sheared off resulting in left rear wheel falling off, damaging vehicle.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While the vehicle was parked in the driveway and the key was out of the ignition, the vehicle caught on fire on the driver's side under the hood, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire in the engine compartment due to a fuel pump problem. The vehicle was totalled. *ak *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Vehicle caught on fire due to a faulty exhaust manifold. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle caught fire after being parked for approximately two hours. fire department states that fire was caused by an electrical malfunction.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Alternator failed 3 times, once causing fire.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Consumer states that she had just turned her vehcile off and while the vehicle was parked it caught on fire on the driver's side under the hood. the vehicle was destroyed.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering column.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch fire. *Sd
- Vehicle speed control
Engine revved, went through a diner, no response from anti lock brakes. Note: driver had both feet of brake pedal. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short in the ignition, consumer smelled wiring burning. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Electrical system › Starter assembly
Starter motor replaced. *Sd
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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