1992 Ford Bronco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1992 Ford Bronco. Newest first.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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 parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission IS not left in gear.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle IS parked.
Water can enter the door latch release cable. If the vehicle IS operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The malfunction of the door latch release can result inthree different problems: 1) the door will not be able to be relatched, 2) theinside door handle can become inoperative, and 3) the door could appear to belatched when it IS not, allowing the door to open unexpectedly if it IS jarred,and increasing the risk of injury to the adjacent seat occupant.
Remedy
Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.
Owner complaints
37 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Manual transmission
About two months ago my transmission went out in my 92 ford bronco on my way to work with a co-worker with me, I was pulling up to a red light and went to downshift to first but it wasn't there, tried second not there either,i has to gimp me bronco home in third gear there by smoking and burning…
About two months ago my transmission went out in my 92 ford bronco on my way to work with a co-worker with me, I was pulling up to a red light and went to downshift to first but it wasn't there, tried second not there either,i has to gimp me bronco home in third gear there by smoking and burning up the clutch,after getting the pos(piece of ?!@#$%) home I called a few shops and found this to be a common problem with all ford trucks using a mazda manual transmission,being a mechanic myself I proceeded to buy a rebuilt transmission and install it myself, now it IS out again with the same problem no first or second. Now until I bought this pos I have always been a ford man but now I don't know what manufacturer to trust, chevy has problems with their blazer transmissions too. I bought this car used with less than a hundred thousand on the odometer and found that the transmission was not original when I changed it last time now after I fix it I will sell it a drive it through the local ford dealership show room,maybe that would make them answer for all the problems everyone has with these problems. Maybe what my brother says IS true ford means f%*@ed over rebuilt dodge. *jb
- Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank developed leaks due to rust caused by water trapped between brush guard and tank bottom. brush guard designed without holes to allow water to drain properly thus trapping water between the guard and tank bottom. *nlm
- Parking brake
The parking brake did not hold the vehicle. the consumer looked on nhtsa site and discovered a recall (94v-169001) for the same problem. the consumer contacted a local dealer who indicated the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. *nlm *nlm
- Parking brake
Consumer IS having the same defect with there vehicle's emergency parking brakes, as stated in recall number 94 v 169 000 but there vin number IS not included. ph
- Structure › Body › Tailgate
Tailgate rusts excessively, and it IS the only part of the car to do so.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Both doors will not open from inside first passenger side, months later driver's side. *Ak
- Structure › Body › Door
I dont know if recall IS still valid, dealer does not show on computer. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Structure › Body › Door · Suspension · Tires
The vehicle experienced several engine related failures, the thermostat was replaced, the water pump was replaced twice, there was an oil leak, and the serpintine belt was replaced twice. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Replacement tires on a ford, bronco 1992, vnhl p23575r15. two front tires have cracks going all the way around. Took to mechanic, and he said that tread was about to separate. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
The tire IS a firestone dunlop/rv radial rover 30x9.5 R15 LT insured said that the tire came apart like a re-tread. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks! (Claim 06-5307-091) *mw
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicle stalls like a vapor lock in middle of traffic. Something tells the car that it overheating and it will just stop running.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission · Visibility › Windshield
Owned 5 bronco's and 3 out of the 5 all had a gas tank leakage problem. this should be investigated.
- Parking brake › Conventional
Recall 94v169 000/parking brake: vehicle experiences intermittent problem with emergency brake failing to hold. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not included in recall. *ak
- Structure › Body › Tailgate · Structure › Frame and members · Unknown or other
Reported problems to manufacturer district representative. Was told by district representative that no action would be taken by them, as no recall was in effect. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel leak from gas tank, gas tank shield rusted resulting in leak. (2ND vehicle on doc# 607560)
- Electrical system › Ignition · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Window motor/buffer wind mech has failed twice. Dealer notified and then manufacturer. Had to "fight" ffor the replacement under warranty the first time. Had to "fight" w/ fomoco in addition. has failed for second time, three months ago. Along w/ a/c. a/c 1200.00 window 210.00
- Structure › Body › Bumpers
Bolts that hold the bumper to the suspension bracket broke off, causing bumper to drop.
- Air bags › Frontal
While drving 35 mph had a direct frontal impact and the driver's airbag did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in accident. No prior problem with the airbag. cause unknown, please provide details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle experienced an electrical fire. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The design of the gas tank and gas tank brush guard allowed water and road debris to become trapped between the parts, causing rust and subsequent holes in the two parts, resulting in gasoline leakage.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Structure › Body › Door
Muffler malfunctioned, also replaced power door locks. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Transmission gear shift slipped into reverse, causing accident/injury.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While parked the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. *ak
- Power train · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive) · Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake and transmission failure, four wheel drive malfunction, and an inaccurate speedometer.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
Heard a popping and hissing noise while driving because the exhaust air supply check valve came off, allowing the fumes to come through the passenger compartment. *Ak *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake
There is no summary currently available
- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
- Parking brake failure
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
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.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 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
- 612200Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *Mjs
- 612198Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *Mjs
- 612194Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.
- 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.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 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.
- 601044The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 600600Performance enhancement for defroster.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51915Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only.
- 51883The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
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