The Ford Bronco II has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1984–1990. On average a defect was admitted 5.18 years after the car was built, the slowest took 23 years. The most recalled system is Fuel System, Gasoline (3 campaigns). Owners also filed 150 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Ford Bronco II
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Fuel System, Gasoline 3 Read
What's wrong. Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged
Risk. Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk
Fix. Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage
What's wrong. Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged
Risk. Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk
Fix. Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage
What's wrong. Nylon fuel lines on the fuel return side of the fuel pressure regulator assembly may crack. Consequence of defect: fuel line could leak and, if an ignition source is present, create the potential for a fire
Fix. Replace nylon fuel hoses with rubber hoses
Wheels 2 Read
What's wrong. Aluminum wheels may have been installed with improper lug nuts
Risk. Wheel could become loose or even separate from the huband axle assembly while the vehice is in motion
Fix. Change tapered style lug nuts to short shank style lug nuts
What's wrong. Components in the locking hubs were improperly heat-treated and may crack or fracture upon engagement of the front drive axles. The broken component on the left front wheel may become jammed against the nut
Fix. Cam assemblies in front wheel automatic locking hubs will be replaced
Service Brakes, Air 1 Read
What's wrong. Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain ford and mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole
Risk. Loss of braking can result
Fix. Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement
Power Train 1 Read
What's wrong. When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear
Risk. Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident
Fix. Repair the transmission with a new park pawl
Suspension 1 Read
What's wrong. Front wheel bearing adjusting nut retaining keys may be missing from front axle assemblies, allowing the nut to loosen
Risk. This could result in detachment of the wheel and hubassembly from the axle, loss of vehicle control, and an accident
Fix. Install retaining keys in front wheel hub assemblies where missing
Equipment 1 Read
What's wrong. Stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion
Risk. Vehicles do not meet formats specified by parts 573 and579 of 49cfr
Fix. Owners will be mailed new sun visor sleeves with all applicable decal information permanently affixed
Electrical System 1 Read
What's wrong. The electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. This creates a potential for a short circuit between the wires which energize the fuel pump, causing some fuel injectors to open, discharging fuel into the engine. Consequence of defect: fuel discharged into the engine would eventually leak through the exhaust system to the ground. This could result in a fire if a source of ignition is present
Fix. Repair wiring harness, check engine and catalyst for damage
Seats 1 Read
What's wrong. Wiring for the power lumbar seat system was routed directly beneath the seat cushion springs and may be abraded by the springs
Risk. This could result in a short circuit which may createsufficient heat to start a fire in the seat cushion pad and/or trim cover
Fix. Install a fuse within the power lumbar electrical circuit
Seat Belts 1 Read
What's wrong. The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages"
Fix. Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 5.18 years |
| Slowest campaign | 23 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 27.3% |
| Campaigns on record | 12 |
Which Bronco II years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Power Train | |
| 1989 | Suspension | |
| 1987 | Wheels | |
| 1986 | Electrical System | |
| 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
Check your own car
Each of these 12 campaigns covers a range of production, not every Ford Bronco II ever built — two cars of the same year can differ by a single week at the plant. Whether yours is among them, and whether the free repair was already carried out, NHTSA's own VIN lookup or any Ford dealer can tell you. Decode this Bronco II by VIN to see its year, engine and every recall for that model year.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Every recall for that model and year, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | NHTSA's own VIN lookup or a dealer shows if this car was fixed |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
A campaign on one model says little about the brand as a whole — see how the Ford Bronco II compares in the full recall check by make and model →
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Ford Bronco II have?
12 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1984–1990. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my Bronco II still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above to see every recall for its model year. Whether the repair was already done on that exact car, NHTSA's own VIN lookup or any Ford dealer can tell you.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 5.18 years, and the slowest campaign came 23 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.
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