1994 Ford Bronco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1994 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.
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy
By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
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.
Owner complaints
91 complaints6 involved a crash12 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Parking brake does not hold. I can not park on incline. If parking brake IS applied fully at 15 mph it takes 45 yards to stop. Extremely unsafe!!! *tr
- Electrical system · Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
The vehicle was parked in my school parking lot and caught fire hours after parking it. Vehicle IS a total loss. *tr
- Electrical system · Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
The 1994 ford bronco equipped with speed control had ford recall no. 05S28 accomplished in 2008. in 2012 the wiring overheated and caused damage and a leak to the master cylinder reservoir and had to be disconnected. when ford was contacted they instructed that the recall had been accomplished and they could not warranty the part. *tr
- Seats
1994 ford bronco driver seat (bucket) back frame has broken. have spoken to numerous sources that all claim this IS a common occurrence. was advised not to replace with bronco seat, that all have either already failed or will fail eventually. that sounds terribly unsafe, especially in the event of a crash. *Tr
- Parking brake › Conventional
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford bronco. the contact stated that the parking brake does not hold. on several occasions, he applied the parking brake and the vehicle rolled in the direction of the hill on where it was parked. the dealer stated that nhtsa campaign ID number 94v169001 (parking…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford bronco. the contact stated that the parking brake does not hold. on several occasions, he applied the parking brake and the vehicle rolled in the direction of the hill on where it was parked. the dealer stated that nhtsa campaign ID number 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) was not an active recall. the manufacturer stated that the recall was not in their database and refused to perform the repair. the current mileage was 180,781 and failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Updated 03/09/09. *lj updated 03/11/09. *Jb
- Electrical system · Power train
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford bronco. the contact IS able to start the engine with or without the key in the ignition. he simply grabs and turns the metal piece where the key IS placed. he IS concerned that anyone can start and steal the vehicle. he has a friend with the same vehicle who also…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford bronco. the contact IS able to start the engine with or without the key in the ignition. he simply grabs and turns the metal piece where the key IS placed. he IS concerned that anyone can start and steal the vehicle. he has a friend with the same vehicle who also experiences this failure. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a shop or mechanic. it has never been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 107,000 and current mileage was 180,000. updated 01/21/09. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
The vehicle was parked outside our home at 3:50 am the horn started to blow, I looked outside and flames were coming from under the hood. We drove the car earlier that day around noon for a couple of hours. *Jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
I own a full size 1994 ford bronco 351 5.8L eddie bauer. After driving at night for 5-10 minutes the lights flash off and on intermittently. I noticed a very strong burning electrical smell emitting from the dashboard around the headlight/dimmer switch. I removed the dash to examine the switch…
I own a full size 1994 ford bronco 351 5.8L eddie bauer. After driving at night for 5-10 minutes the lights flash off and on intermittently. I noticed a very strong burning electrical smell emitting from the dashboard around the headlight/dimmer switch. I removed the dash to examine the switch, contact blades, and wiring harness plug. The plastic connector at the end of wiring harness that plugs into the headlight/dimmer switch was burned, melted and extremely hot to touch. After research on internet I feel very strongly that this problem will occur more frequently as vehicles get older and the switch fails due to defect. I'm no automotive genius, but concerned that others may continue to drive vehicle and faulty switches will start fires. I saw information from walters forensic engineering - toronto ontario that lab situations showed these same switches cause fires from electrical resistance problems. I have the melted parts for examination. Consequences can be serious injury or death. Ford motor corporation should replace/recall these faulty items. Recent ford fires may also be related to this switch due to close proximity of cruise control fires source. The headlight switch may melt and burn behind the dash area from high heat. Part# stamped on the dimmer switch IS motorcraft e77b-11654-aa. There IS a secondary number in non-removable ink or paint that appears also. May be a ford plant or part identification# used during assembly. It IS 3L 0912. There are 9 blades on the switch that connect to wiring harness. These prongs have identification letters next to them down inside the switch. (For example: to name a few there are D1, D2, and ign) the area of concern has B2 next to it. It's at the bottom of the third rows of blades in the center. Motorcraft apparently has a different or new identification# for this switch. I have not purchased a replacement yet, but it looks like the new part # for my vehicle as described may be sw2103. please respond! *Jb
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
1994 ford bronco caught on fire under the hood while parked. The vehicle was a total loss. *ts ***no answer required*** three and a half years after the fire the consumer received recall 05v388000 from the manufacturer. the recall was for the cruise control deactivation switch. the recall…
1994 ford bronco caught on fire under the hood while parked. The vehicle was a total loss. *ts ***no answer required*** three and a half years after the fire the consumer received recall 05v388000 from the manufacturer. the recall was for the cruise control deactivation switch. the recall stated that the switch could overheat and result in a underhood fire. the letter also stated that a replacement part wouldn't be available until 11/2005. the consumer request reimbursement for the value of his vehicle at the time of the fire. *nm
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: the contact called ford on 10-03-05 about the recall letter she received on friday 9-28-05. T a fire broke out on 2-28-04 on 1994 ford bronco. the contact told ford about the fire, and ford claimed that the contact's insurance took care of the issue and they could not do anything else…
Dt: the contact called ford on 10-03-05 about the recall letter she received on friday 9-28-05. T a fire broke out on 2-28-04 on 1994 ford bronco. the contact told ford about the fire, and ford claimed that the contact's insurance took care of the issue and they could not do anything else . Also, ford told the contact that because she did not have a ford dealer look at the car and determine that the cause of the fire was the scds they could not do anything for her. On 2-28-04 while driving at 70 mph she saw smoke in rear view mirror. She pulled over and saw a fire coming from under the hood. The fire department was called, but cancelled after a trucker put the fire out. no one ever determined the cause of the fire. She did have the truck repaired and was driving it now. She reported of having no problems with the cruise control or any problems with the truck starting prior to the fire. As of this date she has not had the scds disconnected, but planned to have it disconnected.*ak
- Air bags
Clock spring assembly behind steering wheel for airbag and steering wheel controls IS failing. Could cause airbag to not deploy during an accident or to prematurely deploy under regular driving conditions. *jb
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Suffered from the ford cruise control fire. 94 bronco 5.0 liter. *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Electrical fire under hood and dash totals bronco. morning of fire the brake light fuse had to be replaced before leaving work off the night shift from river bend station nuclear power plant. 15 amp fuse replaced like for like. at church later that morning (sunday 9-26-04) the truck caught on…
Electrical fire under hood and dash totals bronco. morning of fire the brake light fuse had to be replaced before leaving work off the night shift from river bend station nuclear power plant. 15 amp fuse replaced like for like. at church later that morning (sunday 9-26-04) the truck caught on fire after being in the parking lot for about 1 1/2hrs. someone driving by called 911 and notified the church staff who stopped the service to find the owner of the truck, me! about 4 dry chem. Fire ext. Were used to try and bring the fire under control before the fire dept. Put the truck out with afff foam. fire started under the hood drivers side around the master cyl. fire marshal wrote up the report and told me the dept. Has seen many of this type fire on ford trucks in the last few years and just wondered when someone IS going to be killed! we got all other cars in the parking lot away from the fire but my truck IS a total loss. *nm
- Seat belts
Seat belt dangers to obese passengers. Seat belt comes across neck, not chest. Sudden braking puts strain on neck. comment: crash dummies do not resemble the majority of american women in size or shape. My neck was bruised and throat injured. This was just from hard braking, not a crash. Unless…
Seat belt dangers to obese passengers. Seat belt comes across neck, not chest. Sudden braking puts strain on neck. comment: crash dummies do not resemble the majority of american women in size or shape. My neck was bruised and throat injured. This was just from hard braking, not a crash. Unless the shoulder harness IS made more adjustable women are going to be injured now that more states are getting tough on wearing belts. I wear mine twisted in front to place the shoulder strap in the center, or with my arm though the strap. *jb
- Parking brake
Parking brake slipped when applied, causing the vehicle to roll freely. This vehicle was manufactured on march 1994. Dealer and manufacturer stated we didn't care when it was manufactured in 1994, there was not recall on this vehicle.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Intermittent headlight failure, similar to the 1998 recall of ford cars
- Tires
The tread of the tire completely came off. there was little warning before it happened, we were driving at a steady speed of approximately 50 mph on a straight away. no turning or braking was taking place at time of failure. the tread was not warn and had plenty tread left before the tread wear limits. there are signs that the other three tires tread was delaminating. dt
- Suspension
In early january of 2000, I noticed the right front insulator (bushing) on the right front radius arm had almost been completely destroyed. I looked on website www.alldata.com and found a listing for a technical service bulletin, #95259, issue date 12/95, title : pull or drift left- radius arm…
In early january of 2000, I noticed the right front insulator (bushing) on the right front radius arm had almost been completely destroyed. I looked on website www.alldata.com and found a listing for a technical service bulletin, #95259, issue date 12/95, title : pull or drift left- radius arm replacement. I took my bronco to ourisman ford dealership in bethesda maryland where I had bought truck and told them the bushing was almost completely gone and needed to be replaced. at the time the truck was under an extended warranty so insted of trying to fight with them about this being a safety defect that should be fixed for free by ford, I told them the warranty company would pay for the repair and they did, but only on the right side. the dealership serivce dept told me both raidus arms had to be replaced in a pair and they could not replace one at at time, so I had to pay for the left side which was not damaged at all. today (8/30/02) while I was checking my truck over again while changing the oil and once again I found the right front radius arm insulator (bushing) has almost disintegrated again and needs to be replaced again. this time the truck IS no longer under warranty. can you please advise me if your staff agrees that this repeated insulator failure IS definitely a manufacturers design defect and since it involves a critical component of the vehicles suspension (the radius arm), that it should be replaced for free (including the left side and a front end alignment which they did last time around? the current mileage on the truck IS 85735 .*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Vehicle caught on fire under the dash while driving 60 mph. Dealer and manufactuerer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Air bags
Clockspring on vehicle failed and air bag warning light started to flash. horn would intermittently work. Contacted dealer. *Ak the horn failed while driving and was replaced. *Yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust pipe hit fuel tank which made a hole in tank. Had fuel tank replaced, and exhaust pipe IS rubbing against that tank. Had not contacted dealer.*ak *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
A fire developed in engine compartment near steering column, consumer was told that fire was started by vehicle. consumer also stated that vehicle as in excellent condition prior to fire. *ak *tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was rearended by another vehicle, and airbag did not deploy. Since that time, airbag light has been flashing. Dealer stated that wires connecting clock spring assembly to panel have broken, this happened all the time. Vehicle still at dealer at this time. Please add further comments. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle was pulling sharply to the left when braking at highway speed. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem stilloccurring. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Full-size bronco pulls hard left (into oncoming traffic lane) upon braking. worse on hard braking but occurs at all speeds. brakes were just replaced by dealer 6 weeks ago - same thing. dealer said there IS tsb advising to swap wheels and brake pads. it reduced problem, but left pull still bad…
Full-size bronco pulls hard left (into oncoming traffic lane) upon braking. worse on hard braking but occurs at all speeds. brakes were just replaced by dealer 6 weeks ago - same thing. dealer said there IS tsb advising to swap wheels and brake pads. it reduced problem, but left pull still bad enough to pull vehicle into oncoming traffic upon hard braking - unsafe. driver must steer right to maintain straight course upon all types of braking. ford and nhtsa knows about this safety issue - does someone have to die to get a real fix? this truck IS huge and it may be innocent victim gets hit in head-on collision. please review and see if there IS a real fix, not swapping disk pads to mask the real design flaw issue. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in…
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford IS also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation IS closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
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.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 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.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 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.
- 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.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 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.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 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.
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