CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Ford Bronco II has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 6 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).
1990 Ford Bronco II recalls
Most common 1990 Ford Bronco II problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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
THERMOSTAT CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *AK
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 WRE
FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER, CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES FROM ACCIDENT. *SLC
1990 Ford Bronco II questions
Does the 1990 Ford Bronco II have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Ford Bronco II: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Bronco II?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6), Fuel System, Gasoline (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.