1981 Ford Bronco Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1981 Ford Bronco recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1981 Ford Bronco.

Most common 1981 Ford Bronco problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2

What owners report

2020-08-10, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1981 FORD BRONCO EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN TIRES, TIRE: LINE: NPRIZAH5 N/A, TIRE SIZE: 235/75R15 N/A, DOT NUMBER: 8EBN LMEL 4318. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES A YEAR AGO, AND STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH, WITH HIS MECHANIC GOING ON TO THE INTERSTATE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE AND HIS MECHANIC WERE REPLACING THE TIRE, THEY NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE WAS SLASHED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT LEFT THE VEH

2000-10-23, Tires
STEEL BELTS SEPARATED IN TWO PLACES: ONE CAUSED THE TREAD TO SHIFT OVER ABOUT 1 INCH; THE OTHER SEPARATION FOLDED UNDER ITSELF, AND CAUSED A KNOT THE WIDTH OF THE TREAD. *AK (DOT NUMBER: UNKK65A402 TIRESIZE: LT23575R15)

1981 Ford Bronco questions

Does the 1981 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1981 Ford Bronco at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Ford Bronco?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Ford Bronco 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.