1990 Ford Ford Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
My wife and I purchased a 1990 bronco II and have been experiencing excessive vibration through out the chassis. having spent considerable time and money, we have come to find out that the drive shaft on this vehicle was a defective design by ford and that when attempting to purchase a new one…
My wife and I purchased a 1990 bronco II and have been experiencing excessive vibration through out the chassis. having spent considerable time and money, we have come to find out that the drive shaft on this vehicle was a defective design by ford and that when attempting to purchase a new one, the only response we can get IS "discontinued item" and verbally "due to design flaw. we're concerned that this could lead to further problems and the possibility of handling failure. there are no service bulletins or recalls on this item to the best of our knowledge. *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary
- Power train › Axle assembly
Rear axle IS too light for the weight of the coach and the overhang.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.consumer even had it weight. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch emits a burning smell.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Bright and low beam head lights IS almost the same.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Driver smelled burning odor from right front brakes.
- Vehicle speed control
High idling problem. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. *aw
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Increase in engine rpm's
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.
- 51041Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle IS the correct model and model year for the vehicle.
- 50431Information on part number for the rotunda tool that IS stated in safety recall rcl/96s48-rcl/96s99.
- 50430Clarified technical instructions for safety recall - rcl/96s54 (attachment III, dealer letter).
- 45082Steering - wheel shimmy - steering damper installation.
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