MYRModel Year Report

1988 Ford Bronco II

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1988 Ford Bronco II
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:15.809Z

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

Complaints per year, Ford Bronco II Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 36 complaints 1988: 45 complaints 1988 1989: 39 complaints 1990: 26 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1988: 45 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19830
198413
198513
198633
198736
198845
198939
199026
19910
19921
19932
19944
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

CRASH FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%

16% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

FIRE
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VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER STALLING DUE TO POSSIBLE LEAK IN FUEL LINES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

UPON STARTING ENGINE STALLED OUT, THEN MADE SECOND ATTEMPT TO START, SUDDENLY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DUE TO FUEL COUPLER MALFUNCTION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950125

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hinge and attachments and body.

CRASH INJURY
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88 FORD BRONCO II ROLL OVER

NHTSA ODI report, 20040309

THESE BRONCO II'S ARE SOMETHING ELSE. I JUST PURCHASED MINE. THERE ARE MINOR CRACKS IN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE BUSTED AND BRAKES ARE INCREDIBLY HARD TO USE TO STOP THE SUV.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090828

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASH INJURY
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AXLE BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/ROLLOVER/INJURIES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19890209 — EA (closed 19901031)

ROLLOVER PROPENSITY

I 19900831 — EA (closed 19911231)

THROTTLE STICKING

I 19920316 — PE (closed 19920831)

WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS

I 19971203 — DP (closed 19990505)

VEHICLE ROLLOVER

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Ford Bronco II — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Ford Bronco II?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Ford Bronco II have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.