CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Ford Bronco has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 21 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (21 reports).
1988 Ford Bronco recalls
Most common 1988 Ford Bronco problems
Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, AND FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER PULLED OVER. THEN, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. *AK
THE ENGINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *AK THREE ENGINES WERE REPLACED DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING. IN TWO OF THE INCIDENTS, THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT INJURY. BOTH ENGINES FAILED AFTER 50-60 MILES ON THEM. *PH *JB
SIDEWALL BUBBLED OUT IN TWO PLACES.*AK
THE VEHICLES ALTERNATOR BURNED UP, CONSUMER REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND COMPLETED WORK THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, HOWEVER THE SECOND TIME THE DAMAGE WAS EXTENSIVE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING FORD TO HELP IN THIS DEFECT. NLM
1988 Ford Bronco questions
Does the 1988 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Ford Bronco: Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Ford Bronco?
Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (21), Engine And Engine Cooling (15), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.