1980 Ford Bronco
Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1980
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1980: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 85 |
| 1990 | 57 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 94 |
| 1995 | 94 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2021 | 228 |
| 2022 | 385 |
| 2023 | 229 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1979-10-18Power train79V237000 The involved vehicles may have been produced with rear axle shafts (Right or left) that did not receive proper heat treatment of the bearing journals.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace both rear axle shafts at no cost to owner.
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1980-02-28Power train79V261000 The parking pawl actuating rod in the transmission may have an insufficient or cracked weld. This can cause the park cam end to separate from the rod itself, preventing the parking pawl from…
Remedy: Dealer will replace the defective parking pawl actuating rod free of charge.
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2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
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2008-03-19Fuel system, gasoline08E019000 Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator F10024, shipped between January 14 and February 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. The…
Remedy: Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began during March 2008. Owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
Buy-smart checklist
1980 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 79V237000 · Power train
- Recall 79V261000 · Power train
- Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 08E019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1980 Ford Bronco reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1980 Ford Bronco have?
- 4 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.