CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Ford Bronco II has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 13 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (9 reports).
1987 Ford Bronco II recalls
Most common 1987 Ford Bronco II problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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
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
BRONCO WAS DRIVEN ABOUT 1/4 MILE FORM HOME AND THE MOTOR DIED, AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BUSTED INTO FLAMES.*AK
1987 Ford Bronco II questions
Does the 1987 Ford Bronco II have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1987 Ford Bronco II: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Equipment:Other:Labels; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford Bronco II?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (9), Electrical System (9), Vehicle Speed Control (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.