1993 Ford Bronco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1993 Ford Bronco. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that IS not compatible with…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result, the fuse IS located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
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.
The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If one of the u-clip nuts fractures, the bumper will loosen and rattle causing fracture of the remaining u-clip nuts, resulting in separation of the bumper from the vehicle. If the bumper were to detach from the vehicle while it IS being driven, a vehicle collision could result.
Remedy
Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.
The transfer cases have been built with the wrong electric shift motor. The transfer cases can slip out of the 4 x 4 high gear position during coasting in forward gears or with power applied in reverse gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs, the vehicle can roll freely as if inneutral position regardless of the transmission gear selector position. This canresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace defective transfer cases with the correct version.
Owner complaints
40 complaints4 involved a crash2 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
My 1993 ford bronco has an esof (electronic shift on the fly) transfer case. With four wheel drive engaged, on road and off, whenever the vehicle IS coasting the truck will suddenly act like it IS no longer in gear. Shifting into park and and back will not change anything. The truck must be taken…
My 1993 ford bronco has an esof (electronic shift on the fly) transfer case. With four wheel drive engaged, on road and off, whenever the vehicle IS coasting the truck will suddenly act like it IS no longer in gear. Shifting into park and and back will not change anything. The truck must be taken out of four wheel drive in order to start driving again. I believe this to be dangerous as it could allow me to not react in the case of an emergency. It think that it IS a similar problem to the recall 93v089000.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and caused another vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and there were unknown injuries sustained that required medical attention. It was diagnosed that the ignition…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and caused another vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and there were unknown injuries sustained that required medical attention. It was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact did not disclose where the vehicle was taken for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 05v017000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph while coasting he attempted to accelerate and the vehicle would not respond. The contact stated that the defect was only occurred after the vehicle was coasting. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph while coasting he attempted to accelerate and the vehicle would not respond. The contact stated that the defect was only occurred after the vehicle was coasting. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who determined that the transfer cases slipped out of the 4X4 gear during the incident. The contact indicated that he experienced the same defect listed in the nhtsa campaign number 93v089000 (power train) but the manufacturer did not include the vehicle in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 37,000. Update 4/7/14 va the consumer requested assistance with having ford reimburse the $1,500 for repair of the vehicle. The consumer believes the vehicle should have been included in the recall. *js
- Parking brake
TL* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact stated that while parked, the emergency brake was engaged and failed to respond. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign ID number 94v169001 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was not included in the expired recall. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact stated that while parked he attempted to apply the parking brake but it dropped to the floor board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brakes would have to be replaced. After the repairs the failure recurred.…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact stated that while parked he attempted to apply the parking brake but it dropped to the floor board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brakes would have to be replaced. After the repairs the failure recurred. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign ID number: 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (nhtsa campaign ID number 07v336000). the dealer stated that the parts would not be available until december of 2007. the contact felt that the wait time for the recall repair was excessive. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 126,000. updated 10/26/07. *Jb
- Tires
1993 eddie bauer bronco right front tire blew out. *ts when the tire blewout the consumer lost control o the vehicle and ended up in a shallow ditch. the consumer was able to get the vehicle back on the road and put the spare tire on. the remaining tires were driven another 10000 miles then…
1993 eddie bauer bronco right front tire blew out. *ts when the tire blewout the consumer lost control o the vehicle and ended up in a shallow ditch. the consumer was able to get the vehicle back on the road and put the spare tire on. the remaining tires were driven another 10000 miles then removed due to bulges in the sidewall. the tires were t hen stored in the consumer's shed. the consumer received a recall on the tire and contacted the manufacturer. the consumer was told to take the tire to the tire dealer and have the tire sent to them. the consumer received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the tires were no longer under warranty because they weren't on the truck. *nm
- Structure › Body
Right side dash board loose. need to replace the bracket I think there was a recall on it.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
On two seperate occasions, tire tread separated from the tires when traveling 60-65 mph. the tires are firestone firehawk atx 33x12.50r15lt mounted on a 1993 ford bronco. on the second occasion, the tread separation resulted in loss of control of the vehicle and a single car accident into a gaurd rail. the second failed tire IS still available. all firestone tires have since been replaced on the vehicle.
- Tires › Tread/belt
On april 25, 2003, I was driving to kansas city, mo. From tulsa, ok. On I-44. Pursuant to the posted speed limit, I was travelling at or near 75 m.p.h. There was only myself and my dog in the car. Suddenly, there was a loud noise from the back of my car, a 1993 ford bronco. Actually, it sounded…
On april 25, 2003, I was driving to kansas city, mo. From tulsa, ok. On I-44. Pursuant to the posted speed limit, I was travelling at or near 75 m.p.h. There was only myself and my dog in the car. Suddenly, there was a loud noise from the back of my car, a 1993 ford bronco. Actually, it sounded more like an explosion. The car immedeatly went up on two wheels towards a barricade. I tried to correct it and lost control the other direction. The dog, a one hundred pound lab, was thrown into the front seat. I thought I was going to get killed and shut my eyes. When I opened them, I was perpindicular to traffic on the interstate. I regained my composure and pulled to the side of the road. I got out to investigate the anamoly and found a firestone wilderness at, size: 31x10.5, dot #VD60 AW3 497. With the tread 3/4 detached. The muffler was smashed, the wheel well was shoved into the back seat well past the point where it was when I had last observed it. The electrical system (i.e. Brake lights and tail lights) was inoperable. I put a spare on the car and had it changed a few harrowing hours later after driving on the shoulder for some time at 25 m.p.h. As I had no idea what type of structural damage may have occured. I did wait for a state trooper for some time but none showed. I still maintain possession of the tire.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rear brakes don't stop front brakes. rear brakes were detached from vehicle, causing a collision. Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The vehicle was repaired at chico auto care located at 724 w. 9TH st. In chico , ca. 95928 (530) 894-7165. The mechanics repaired the electrical switch that IS connected to the top of the in-tank fuel pump, located on the top of the fuel tank. The mechanics stated that they have been seeing this…
The vehicle was repaired at chico auto care located at 724 w. 9TH st. In chico , ca. 95928 (530) 894-7165. The mechanics repaired the electrical switch that IS connected to the top of the in-tank fuel pump, located on the top of the fuel tank. The mechanics stated that they have been seeing this more frequently on the ford trucks and that I was lucky it did not blow up. When trying to get a replacement part, it was learned that ford has designed a new switch for this part and that IS what needed in place of the old part. If this was a faulty switch that was shorting out and burning and ford changed the design, why were the owners not notified. Thank you for your time. *Ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
While driving with the touch drive electric shift 4X4 in the vehicle stopped moving, consumer belives the problem IS the same as recall 93v-089 but customer service claims they know nothing about the recall. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Front rotors warp quickly after being turned. Gets worse after hard braking shimmys whole vehice. Pulls l or r randomly.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Rear brakes failed after going over bumpy terrain the rear brakes can fail due to air in the hydraulic system. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire appx 1 1/2 yrs old. Firestone radial atx 235-75-r15. Serial# h4bndfa399 tread ripped away from tire. Firestone paid insd 80% for tire and took tire. (Claim# 16-n113-825) *mw
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tread separated and began to peel away on left side of left rear tire leading to tire deflation at highway speed.*ak (dot number: vn60axc107 tiresize: 31x10.5r15)
- Tires › Tread/belt
Complete tread separation at 70mph caused damage to vehicle. no obvious visual defects when inspected 5 hours earlier. *ak (dot number: vdhl1m4 tiresize: p235/75r15)
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Output shaft fell out while traveling at 25 mph and lost control of vehicle. Also, property damage. dealer/manufacturer were not notified. please provide any further details. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving up hill or changing gears, such as from reverse into drive, vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. pep boys cannot determine the cause. please provide further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS system worked intermittently. brakes pulsated, and consumer had to jump the curb. repair shop determined a module problem & repaired it. Subsequently, while consumer was going 15-20mph and pulling a boat, pressed on the brakes and ABS light came on. consumer couldn't stop, and rearended vehicle in front. Consumer has been trying to get vehicle repaired; but, dealer didn't seem to have a remedy. *ak *ML
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Differential falls into neutral when going down hill. car freewheels without engine braking and has no forward power until 4X4 IS engaged. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes failed at 5MPH. Repaired at ford dealer. brakes failed a second time while out of state. Being repaired now.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the ABS brakes pedal traveled to the floor,causing extended stopping distance . Please give any further details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While traveling at about 5MPH the brakes suddenly failed without warning. the dealer repaired it and said that the brake line had rusted through and burst. on sept 4, 1999, after the repair by conlin/collins, the same thing happened again. this time at a speed of 30mph.
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.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 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.
- 606419Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip.
- 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.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
- 603512Concerns with false ABS activation while light braking at low speeds.
- 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.
- 601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 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.
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