MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford Bronco II

○ Not enough data
1990 Ford Bronco II
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:51:52.237Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Bronco II Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 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
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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

TIRES

2 of 26 total reports mention: tires.

INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, VERY SHORTLY AFTERWARDS HAD A LOSS OF BRAKE POWER, THE HUB AREA OF THE WHEEL WAS IN FLAMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960814

POWER TRAIN

2 of 26 total reports mention: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19920302 — power train

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.

Campaign 91V189000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920316 — PE (closed 19920831)

WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS

I 19921023 — PE (closed 19930226)

FRONT SEAT TRACK FAILURE

I 19971029 — RQ (closed 19990401)

PARKING PAWL

I 19971203 — DP (closed 19990505)

VEHICLE ROLLOVER

R 19980415 — service brakes, air

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 F

Campaign 98E010000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Ford Bronco II — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V189000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98E010000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
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 engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Bronco II have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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