1990 Ford Bronco II
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Ford Bronco II. Newest first.
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of braking can result.
Remedy
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.
When the automatic transmission shift lever IS placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Driver may believe the vehicle IS safely engaged in parkwhen the gear IS not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle IS started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Owner complaints
26 complaints1 involved a crash6 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 ford bronco II. while driving approximately 35 mph in dry weather, the contact heard a loud clank from the rear of the vehicle. he noticed that the brake rotor failed. when the brake was removed from the rear passenger side, all of the components fell out. nhtsa…
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 ford bronco II. while driving approximately 35 mph in dry weather, the contact heard a loud clank from the rear of the vehicle. he noticed that the brake rotor failed. when the brake was removed from the rear passenger side, all of the components fell out. nhtsa campaign ID number 98e010000 (service brakes, air:disc:rotor) was referenced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 164,058.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
My last two alternators burst into flames. The mechanic who changed the last one said that he "has replaced hundreds" in the last ten years *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Thermostat caused engine to overheat. *ak
- Tires
During a cross country trip we experienced severe tire blow out on our left rear tire at 65 mph on georgia highway 70 outside dalton ga. the blow our cause our '90 ford bronco II to go off the highway and roll 8 times travelling a total of 250 feet. my husband was the passenger and was…
During a cross country trip we experienced severe tire blow out on our left rear tire at 65 mph on georgia highway 70 outside dalton ga. the blow our cause our '90 ford bronco II to go off the highway and roll 8 times travelling a total of 250 feet. my husband was the passenger and was hospitalized after we came to a stop after colliding with a large pine tree. my 3 year old daughter and I were not hospitalized. we were all wearing our seat belts. visual inspection of the tire shows the tread completely seperated from the tire which was still under warranty. contact with the seller of the tire got no answer except to send the tire back to cooper tire. we live in chicago il and the wrecked car and tire are in dalton georgia so this IS not feasable. hospital bills and the loss of our only vehical has put a tremendous strain on our finances and a trip to georgia to reclaim the tire and vehicle are not possible. (Tiresize: 215/70r15)( dot number: tire size: 215/70r15 )
- Tires › Tread/belt
Firestone tire experienced tread separation causing vehicle to rollover, consumer sustained injuries from accident. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving on I-35 near norman oklahoma in my recently acquired 1990, ford bronco II, the tread on my right front tire completely seperated . the incident came completely unexpected, with no prior warning whatsoever. fortunately, I was only driving 60 mph, and was able to keep the vehicle…
While driving on I-35 near norman oklahoma in my recently acquired 1990, ford bronco II, the tread on my right front tire completely seperated . the incident came completely unexpected, with no prior warning whatsoever. fortunately, I was only driving 60 mph, and was able to keep the vehicle under control. however, the seperated tire tread put a significant dent in the right front quarter panel before I was able to stop the vehicle. this tire had good, thick tread, and because it was not one of the types in firestone's recent recall, I believed it to be safe. because I bought this vehicle used, I do not have receipts for the two front matching firestone tires on the vehicle. I took the tire to a firestone dealer here in norman, and the manager simply insisted that I must have hit something in the road or that the tire was underinflated.....i attest most certainly that neither was the case. to be honest, I am mostly just happy that I didn't have an accident as a result of this tire failure. however, I think your organization should take this as evidence that firestone's recall should definately be broadened. it simply baffels me that this companies products contnue to put peoples lives in jeopardy, and yet they refuse to act truly responsibly and recall all the faulty tires. I have retained both tires as well as photos of the tires and the damage to my vehicle. *ak( dot number: w2ul1ml489 tire size: p205/75r15 )
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
(1)Accelerator sticks when pressed to the floor merging into main traffic flow. two occurrences with original part (est. 121000/123000 mileage) and one occurrence after replacement (est. 124500 mileage). (2) large chips of paint (approx. 6"X4") peel off during high winds and/or driving speed up to 65mph. *Ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
The driver side door mirror flops down IS unusable when driving on the highway. This occurs above 55 mph. I am concerned this might cause an accident because you have to look behind you and take your eyes of the road to see if it IS clear to change lanes. This IS the second driver door mirror that I have purchased for this vehicle. I replaced the passenger and the driver side door mirrors on 1/31/98.
- Seats
The driver side seat keeps repeatedly breaking. I am not a large person I do not weigh a lot and I am not rough or clumsy so I do not understand why the seat keeps beaking. I have injured my back and neck on several ocassions because this problem has happened so frequently that I am now hoping…
The driver side seat keeps repeatedly breaking. I am not a large person I do not weigh a lot and I am not rough or clumsy so I do not understand why the seat keeps beaking. I have injured my back and neck on several ocassions because this problem has happened so frequently that I am now hoping that a new seat may fair better. I should not have this problem and it happenes with such regularity that I am certain that there are many other bronco owners that are experiencing the same reocurring problems with their seats. this can bea potentially serious defect in the seat's system. all it takes IS for the seat to go off its track, come loose, or snap back while driving and their will be a very serious accident and I am sure this has already occurred.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Ford has discontinued the fuel filler pipe. this pipe has rotted and IS leaking and could cause a fire. ford has no suggestions on how to repair.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Manual transmission
Rpms increase while gas IS being pushed after clutch has already been pushed to change gears. Sounds as though the car IS trying to increase speed with the clutch pushed in although it IS not. air conditioner will occasionally trigger itself on if the car hits a bump or the car jerks while in motion. Does not work when not jolted.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The head gasket cracked.
- Structure › Frame and members
Weld in the body IS breaking loose. Started at the top of the hatch door, went around to left to door post, around the window and windshield, and door rim at top left and right side. Dealer IS not aware of the problem. Problem still exists, allows for water to enter vehicle. *Ak.et.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed, several problems with transmission due to failure.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Right front ABS brakes failed. Also vehicle caught on fire. Sourc eof fire unknown.
- Service brakes, electric
ABS brake problems; when applying the brakes in regular traffic conditions, under normal braking, the pedal fades. The ABS warning light IS on, and driver IS not able to reset. The rear anti-lock brake valve needs to be replaced. *ak consumer states that code 4 shows up pointing to a problem with the electro hydraulic valve. *slc
- Suspension › Front
Driver swerved, vehicle rolled over.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed while traveling on a five lane highway while in the middle lane.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The rear driver's side seat belt buckles locked up on a 4-year old. The belt had to be cut off. Ford refuses to do anything. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cylinder head cracked twice, causing leak.
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Friend was driving vehicle, while driving, smelled something burning, tried to applied brakes, wheel well hub area was in flames, brakes failed to work. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving vehicle, smelled something burning, very shortly afterwards had a loss of brake power, the hub area of the wheel was in flames. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The drivers side seatbelt will not retract and will not restrain in an accident. Please describe. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline
Consumer was driving the vehicle and the vehicle caught fire. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cylinder head has cracked twice. tt three months later the engine failed and was replaced. Then the engine cylinder head cracked again. *Yh
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
- Parking pawl
When the automatic shift lever IS placed in the park position, the parking pawl does not always engage the park gear.this can lead to the vehicle jumping out of gear unintentionally and cause the vehicle to start rolling inadvertently
- Front seat track failure
There is no summary currently available
- Whl separation/torque loss
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.
- 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
- 610704Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque IS initially applied to the driveline.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 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.
- 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.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 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.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 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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