1991 Ford Bronco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Ford Bronco. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford IS replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Owner complaints
32 complaints1 involved a crash10 involved a fire2 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Column
When driving at an undetermined speed consumer noticed that steering column smoked. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle goes into full throttle without warning. The only way to stop the acceleration IS to shut the vehicle off. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
The cast iron exhaust manifold cracked, and the manufacture was not willing to assist. *Jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
This IS the third time I inhaled burnt wire and couldn't get it to stop, than lose light in the dark,and I did once have ford service to see to the problem and they only found battery clamp wasn't tight but no wieing burning, and I have discovery a two year later it losed the light and the plug of…
This IS the third time I inhaled burnt wire and couldn't get it to stop, than lose light in the dark,and I did once have ford service to see to the problem and they only found battery clamp wasn't tight but no wieing burning, and I have discovery a two year later it losed the light and the plug of the light switch melted , after I repalce it, I still smell the burning wireing. I am getting nervous of if it does catch on fire after hearing of recalled .*ak
- Tires · Tires › Tread/belt
The firestone tires atx p235/75r15 were defective and the consumer had them replaced with michelin tires. The consumer IS asking for reimbursment and the manufacturer has no interest in honoring his claim. *yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission was hard to put into gear and the transmission IS slipping when driving the dealer has been contacted. nlm
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
When attempting to start vehicle by placing the key in vehicle ignition key will not fit in ignition, causing a no start situation. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Parked vehicle, ignition off, approximately 20 minutes later vehicle on fire started under hood. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank developed leaks between bottom of tank and skid pan. The design and placement of the skid pan contibuted to an accumulation of dirt and other debris that craeted an envioronment that hastened the formation of rust, which eventually led to the formation of holes in the tank. If not detected, leaking gasoline may have been exposed to hot exhaust system components, creating a risk of fire. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
While driving the vehicle there was a surge in the engine and vehicle accelerated from 60 to about 90mph. Key had to be taken from ignition in order to stop vehicle. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *Ak
- Structure › Body
Consumer keeps vehicle under car port at all times, they are first owners of vehicle and the last two-three years vehicle paint's been peeling, dealership says they are not responsible.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil pan gasket missing in some places causing oil to leak from crankcase. Mjs
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Steel plate that holds the fuel tank, completely rusted away causing the fuel tank to fall off, the problem was reported to the dealership,. The fuel tank will be replaced at owners expense. *ak *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
While driving vehicle at 20 mph the fuel tank fell off, causing gas to spill and possible fire hazard.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving smoke came from under the dashboard and before driver could get out of vehicle, vehicle burst into flames. Vehicle has been totalled. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Wife driving, went to pass, throttle got stuck in open position, could not get gas pedal to back up, vehicle increased in speed, brakes failed to stop vehicle, finally turned off ignition, vehicle kept running for awhile, vehicle was hot. *ak
- Power train
Front seals on power train failed, causing fluid to spray onto engine, resulting in vehicle catching on fire. Please define in detail power train. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving smoke was coming from under carraige of vehicle then the car caught on fire.the reason IS still unknown. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle fuel tank has a hole due to desgn defect debris enters in between the holding plate and tank and causes holes/leakage.mfr IS aware of defect. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
High back seats not high enough to protect people in the front seats from whiplash. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The ingnition switch need to be replaced, dealer said ignition was burn out.please describe . *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicle rearended two weeks later drivers seatback broke when repositioned. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Driving to store, noticed smoke, pulled over, fire coming from dashboard on driver's side, windshield shattered. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While parking the vehicle caught fire, caused by the ignition switch.please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical system fire caused by wiring harness catching fire. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel expulsion
There is no summary currently available
- Fuel expulsion
There is no summary currently available
- Front seat back failure
There is no summary currently available
- Fnt reclning seat bck fail
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.
- 3055300Unknown
- 628153Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 615163Information on vehicles exhibiting and o/d off lamp flashing with diagnostic trouble code 62 / 628 / 1728.
- 613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage.
- 613007Some vehicles may exhibit a drift or pull to the left while braking.
- 612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system IS not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
- 609736Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 607369Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers.
- 606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605599Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory.
- 605574Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 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.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 464384X4 front axles must use hypoid 4X4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4X4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. It IS not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in these front axles.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
- 45085Revised design transmission rear case bushing.
- 45059Vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns.
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