MYRModel Year Report

1985 Ford Bronco

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1985 Ford Bronco
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:20.477Z

Only 20 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 20 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1996: 81 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2021: 224 complaints 2022: 374 complaints 2022 2023: 221 complaints 2024: 74 complaints 2025: 50 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1985: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19821
19834
198410
198520
198627
198734
198853
198985
199057
199133
199239
199341
199494
199594
199681
19971
19982
19992
2021224
2022374
2023221
202474
202550
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH, MORE SERVICE DONE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE DAYS IN FOR REPAIR AND WHILE PARKED CAUGHT FIRE EA95-002 ACTIVE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960209

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

4 of 20 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and auxillary tank.

FIRE
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HAD A GAS LEAK CAUSE BY FAULTY CARBURETOR WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

TIRES

2 of 20 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
SEATS

2 of 20 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841221 — fuel system, gasoline

METAL BURRS AND SHARP EDGES ON FUEL RAILS MAY HAVE DAMAGED ADJACENT O-RING SEALS DURING ASSEMBLY. THE DEFECT COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.

Remedy: FUEL RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, WETNESS OR SEEPAGE OF FUEL AND, IF NECESSARY, FUEL RAILS AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

Campaign 84V162000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19870115 — PE (closed 19871130)

FRONT BRK CALIPER SEIZURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 84V162000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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▲ 1991 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1985 Ford Bronco 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 1985 Ford Bronco?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Ford Bronco 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.