1986 Ford Bronco II

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1986 Ford Bronco II
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:51:40.245Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1986: 33 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1982	1
1983	0
1984	13
1985	13
1986	33
1987	36
1988	45
1989	39
1990	26
1991	0
1992	1
1993	2
1994	4
1996	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEAT BELTS 18%

18% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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ENGINE FIRE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950504

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19860121 — DP (closed 19860331)

INCORRECT TIRES

I 19870206 — PE (closed 19870526)

ENG. AND UNDER DASH FIRES

I 19870507 — EA (closed 19870924)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 19871012 — fuel system, gasoline

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Campaign 87V139000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19871118 — PE (closed 19880511)

LUMBAR SWTCH HRNESS FIRES

I 19880511 — EA (closed 19890123)

UNDER SEAT FIRES

R 19881013 — seats

WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.

Remedy: INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.

Campaign 88V145000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890209 — EA (closed 19901031)

ROLLOVER PROPENSITY

I 19900831 — EA (closed 19911231)

THROTTLE STICKING

I 19900912 — PE (closed 19901227)

FUEL TANK CORROSION

I 19920316 — PE (closed 19920831)

WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS

I 19971203 — DP (closed 19990505)

VEHICLE ROLLOVER

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

NYLON FUEL LINES ON THE FUEL RETURN SIDE OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK.

Remedy: REPLACE NYLON FUEL HOSES WITH RUBBER HOSES.

Campaign 85V130000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — electrical system

THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS INSULATION MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO COPPER SPIKES PRODUCED DURING THE WELDING OF ITS WIRES.

Remedy: REPAIR WIRING HARNESS, CHECK ENGINE AND CATALYST FOR DAMAGE.

Campaign 85V116000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Ford Bronco II — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 85V130000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 85V116000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 87V139000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 88V145000 (seats) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1986 Ford Bronco II reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Ford Bronco II?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Ford Bronco II have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.