MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford Bronco II

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1990 Ford Bronco II
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:39.987Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
26

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1990: 26 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19821
19830
198413
198513
198633
198736
198845
198939
199026
19910
19921
19932
19944
19961

Known problem areas

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

7 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Thermostat caused engine to overheat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-19

Tires

3 of 26 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

3 of 26 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Seat belts

2 of 26 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

INJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-03-02Power train91V189000 When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.

    Remedy: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1992-03-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-31 Whl separation/torque loss
  3. I
    1992-10-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-02-26 Front seat track failure
  4. I
    1997-10-29Recall queryClosed 1999-04-01 Parking pawl
  5. I
    1997-12-03Defect petitionClosed 1999-05-05 Vehicle rollover
  6. R
    1998-04-15Service brakes, air98E010000 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.

    Remedy: 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Ford Bronco II — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V189000 · Power train
  • Recall 98E010000 · Service brakes, air
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Ford Bronco II?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Bronco II have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.