MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford Bronco II

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1989 Ford Bronco II
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:00.230Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Bronco II Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 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 1989 1990: 26 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1989: 39 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 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and switch.

FIRE
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1989 FORD BRONCO II, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE IN OUR GARAGE 8/23/02. I WAS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER IN TAYLOR TEXAS, VIN # [XXX].

NHTSA ODI report, 20050912

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18%

18% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

FIRE INJURY
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FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950706

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
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THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960419

VISIBILITY 15%

15% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exterior and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

INJURY DEATH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19890209 — EA (closed 19901031)

ROLLOVER PROPENSITY

R 19890724 — suspension

FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY BE MISSING FROM FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.

Remedy: INSTALL RETAINING KEYS IN FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WHERE MISSING.

Campaign 89V109000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920316 — PE (closed 19920831)

WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS

I 19971203 — DP (closed 19990505)

VEHICLE ROLLOVER

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Ford Bronco II — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 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 (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V109000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Ford Bronco II?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Ford Bronco II have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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