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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMEU15H3RLB01149 · Checked Nov 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1FMEU15H3RL•••••• 1994 Ford BRONCO

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 1994 Ford BRONCO build (5 vs 3).

5on this build
69on the model
26builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 2 Power Train 1 Structure 1

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System fire May 2002
Vehicle caught on fire under the dash while driving 60 mph. Dealer and manufactuerer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information
Power Train May 1998
As you can see, I have not owned the vehicle for six month or 6,000 miles, when this problem arose, I have tried to contact ford motor company with an assurance of a return call. It never came my job limits me from making phone calls durning regular business hours, but I intend…
Structure Mar 1996
Crack and rust rain gutter left and right side above doors. This is the second bronco I have owned that did the same thing. The other bronco was a 1987 (?) or so it was fixed at least 2 times by ford but crack came back. This bronco did same thing ford said there is no fix.…
Service Brakes Dec 1994
Vehicle developed a vibration problem due to brakes overheating. This occurs every 3,000 miles. Tt
Service Brakes Dec 1994
Brake calipers wear out excessively, als0 defective rotors. Tt

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMEU15H3RLB01149 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.