CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Ford Bronco II has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 16 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (9 reports).
1986 Ford Bronco II recalls
Most common 1986 Ford Bronco II problems
Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
TFI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 FORD BRONCO II EQUIPPED WITH TERRA TRACK HERCULES TOURING TIRES, SIZE: P235 75/R15 MS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW, CAUSING A ROLL OVER CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION FROM THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 238,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08-23-12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT. THE TREAD OF THE TIRE SEPARATED, AND THE TIRE WAS INFLATED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE COOPER TIRE COMPANY AND WAS TOLD THE TIRE WA
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. OWNER LATER CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP. *AK
THERE IS A PART ON THE VEHICLE, THE COOLANT TEMP GAUGE, THAT I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED TWICE AND WILL NEED TO REPLACE A THIRD TIME. IT IS COSTLY AND SEEMS TO ME TO BE RIDICULOUS THAT IHAVE HAD TO REPLACE IT SO MANY TIMES IN THE ALMOST 5 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. IT IS A 1986 FORD BRONCO II 4X4 EDDIE BAUER SERIES.
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BROKE, PASSENGER ENDED UP IN THE BACK SEAT, INCIDENT CAUSED PERMANENT INJURIES, CONSUMER REQUESTING RECALL INFORMATION. *TT
1986 Ford Bronco II questions
Does the 1986 Ford Bronco II have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1986 Ford Bronco II: Seats; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Ford Bronco II?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Electrical System (9), Seat Belts (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Ford Bronco II has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.