1996 Ford Bronco II

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1996 Ford Bronco II
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:45:10.346Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1
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 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1
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 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1

1996: 1 complaint

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

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

The oil pan rusted through. It was discovered after the mechanic and the consumer observed oil on the ground. *jb the consumer stated that Ford recalled another vehicle with the same engine and same problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-19

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Ford Bronco II — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Ford Bronco II?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Bronco II have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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