1987 Ford Bronco II
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Ford Bronco II. Newest first.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles do not meet formats specified by parts 573 and579 of 49cfr.
Remedy
Owners will be mailed new sun visor sleeves with all applicable decal information permanently affixed.
Aluminum wheels may have been installed with improper lug nuts.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Wheel could become loose or even separate from the huband axle assembly while the vehice IS in motion.
Remedy
Change tapered style lug nuts to short shank style lug nuts.
Owner complaints
36 complaints5 involved a crash13 involved a fire6 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Bought the bronco and started having problems with it, it started sputting like it was out of gas when it was full(i just put a full tank in it when I picked it up at a friends. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
My ford bronco II, 1987, went up in flames. It was leaking gas, the smell was really strong and all of a sudden there was a burst of flames. while I was driving it . *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring
The vehicle failed to start. The mechanic replaced the coil, ignition switch, battery, exhaust system and also a tune was performed on the vehicle, however the vehicle caught on fire, it was determined a wire was not grounded correctly. *ts *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving on the interstate at about 55 mph a cloud of smoke came from under the vehicle. when pulled over and hood lifted I noticed a fire on driver side of engines. car was towed to dealer and I was informed that the repairs were going to cost $2000 and up not considering the block that had been cracked from fire damage. fire was due to a failure in the radiator and the water pump. *nlm
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Bronco was driven about 1/4 mile form home and the motor died, and the entire vehicle busted into flames.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle lunged forward while in park when first starting out, narrowly missing a person, and hitting a brick wall. please describe details. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
While driving after the engine gets hot the engine stalls at aprox. 30 to 40 mph. After the engine cools the car will restart and run until it gets hot again and stalls. The dealer said they can not find a problem in any system .*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition module malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall unexpectedly which almost caused a crash. had module replaced 3 times. common problem. please provide further information. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
I was backing out of my driveway when I noticed a large puddle of liquid coming from underneath of my vehicle. upon investigating the cause I found that one of the plastic fuel lines which runs from the fuel filter to the gas tank had a large hole in it. the amount of gasoline leaking from this…
I was backing out of my driveway when I noticed a large puddle of liquid coming from underneath of my vehicle. upon investigating the cause I found that one of the plastic fuel lines which runs from the fuel filter to the gas tank had a large hole in it. the amount of gasoline leaking from this hole was very large in volume and it was spraying all over the area under the rear portion of my vehicle including the tailpipe . if the tasilpipe had been hot from normal engine temp there would have been a rather large explosion resulting in serious injury to myself. auto makers should not be allowed to use plastics in the manufacture of automobile fuel lines.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
While trying to start the vehicle fuel spilled into the engine compartment from the distributor and caught on fire. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
When traveling about 40-50 mph vehicle caught on fire under the hood left front engine area, melting the fuel line/ brake master cylinder. vehicle was totalled. Consumer contacted the dealer. fire department was called, could not quite determine the cause of the fire, stated mechanical failure. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration caused to frozen throttle body linkage after repaired vehicle experienced same symptons however no repair work done.
- Structure › Body › Door · Suspension
Several incidents of people cracking their skulls on the door frame when entering vehicle. (qcaw)
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly
Problem with stick shifter.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
While driving the seatbelt anchor attachment separated from the floor of the vehicle. manufacturer will be notified. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Whenever vehicle IS started up, it would surges out of control; when shifting into drive, vehicle immediately takes off. Would have loss of steering control. Has not taken to dealer. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When vehicle IS in park the key IS out of the ignition, the vehicle rolls. The dealer has not been notified. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical: drove approximately 2 miles to work, parked the truck, went into work. 1/2 hour later received a call that vehicle had caught fire. The truck was totaled , fireman says seems to be electrical, engine burned completely and front end completely melted. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Gasoline leak in a rubber line on the left side of the fuel injection intake plenum, causing fire.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Had to replace the master cylinder because master cylinder reservoir had detreriorated, this could have caused brake failure. please describe details. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle accelerated, veered off of road and crashed into a tree, killing the driver. autopsy reports indicates that driver had both feet on the brake.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While driving applied force to the accelerator pedal and the pedal stuck, almost causing an accident. Explain in more details. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Consumer states that while she was driving she smelled something like rubber burning. Got out of vehicle and vehicle was on fire on the driver's side under the hood, from the fire wall to the front of the vehicle the wires were burned.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle does not latch securely, causing it to open with slight movement or tug. *Dsh
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
- Whl separation/torque loss
There is no summary currently available
- Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
- 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).===
- Under seat fires
There is no summary currently available
- Lumbar swtch hrness fires
Summary of information from manufacturer: manufacturer hasbeencontacted, and provided twelve reports of under seat fires.analysis: thelumbar switch IS mounted on the lower seat frame and thewireing harness IS installed between the slide rails. Movement of theseat may fray the insulation and present a possible fire…
Summary of information from manufacturer: manufacturer hasbeencontacted, and provided twelve reports of under seat fires.analysis: thelumbar switch IS mounted on the lower seat frame and thewireing harness IS installed between the slide rails. Movement of theseat may fray the insulation and present a possible fire hazard.ford has made two production changes; 1) relocated the wireing harnessto the seat cushion flexolator using a retaining strap (7/86); 2) addedprotection to the complete lumbar wireing assembly under each seat.because of the potential for a fire to ignite in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle, this p.e. IS being upgraded to an engineering analysis.===
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.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
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