1985 Ford Bronco II
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1985 Ford Bronco II. Newest first.
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a crash5 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The front seal on the A4LD automatic transmission in my 1985 bronco II failed. When this happened the transmission fluid blew back across the exhaust pipe causing a lot of smoke. I have done a lot of research and find that this IS a common problem with this vehicle and transmission. *jb
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame cracked by the mount of the shock absorber(rear rightside)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed. Yh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch fails intermittently. *Dsh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle was parked at univ. Of nm, driver was away from vehicle, suddenly vehicle was engulfed in flames. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Experienced short in dash which caused a fire. please give more details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While parked vehicle caught on fire, possible due to a short in the dashboard area. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short or shcok in the ignition switch caused the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle caught on fire,w as an engine comparment fire. Please describe. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Has had to have the transmission rebuilt twice. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Floor pan under driver's seat has fractures due to metal fatigue, causing driver's seat to rock back and forth. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch · Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber · Vehicle speed control · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control · Visibility › Windshield · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wiper blades replaced.
- Steering
Car was accident and the steering lock up . tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Vehicle rollover
Petitioner alleged bronco II sport utility vehicles 1983-1990 were designed with handling and stability defects
- Rollover propensity
Summary:the bronco II IS involved in more fatal single vehicle, firstevent rollovers compared to any other closed body utility vehicle (withor without normalizing vehicle populations and exposure).===
- Eng. And under dash fires
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughout theengine compartment causing fires.failure of the couplings can take placeafter compliance with a ford recall campaign, on newly delivered vehiclesfrom the factory with minimal…
Summary of information from manufacturer:instances were found wherespring lock couplings failed causing gasoline to be released throughout theengine compartment causing fires.failure of the couplings can take placeafter compliance with a ford recall campaign, on newly delivered vehiclesfrom the factory with minimal mileage on the odometer, and at any vehiclemileage.___________________________________________________________________________analysis:data indicates that the alleged problem may be caused by thespring lock quick connect couplings which connect the fuel supply andreturn lines to the engine as well as fuel leakage from the fuel lines.___________________________________________________________________________proposed action:upgrade this pe to an ea.(ea87-020)===
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
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 605573Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released.
- 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.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
Every Ford Bronco II model year
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