1991 Ford Bronco — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1991: 32 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	2
1982	1
1983	4
1984	10
1985	20
1986	27
1987	34
1988	52
1989	84
1990	56
1991	32
1992	37
1993	40
1994	91
1995	94
1996	81
1997	1
1998	2
1999	2
2021	216
2022	344
2023	211
2024	69
2025	44
2026	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY DEATH

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THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I INHALED BURNT WIRE AND COULDN'T GET IT TO STOP, THAN LOSE LIGHT IN THE DARK,AND I DID ONCE HAVE FORD SERVICE TO SEE TO THE PROBLEM AND THEY ONLY FOUND BATTERY CLAMP WASN'T TIGHT BUT NO WIEING BURNING, AND I HAVE DISCOVERY A...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020910

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I INHALED BURNT WIRE AND COULDN'T GET IT TO STOP, THAN LOSE LIGHT IN THE DARK,AND I DID ONCE HAVE FORD SERVICE TO SEE TO THE PROBLEM AND THEY ONLY FOUND BATTERY CLAMP WASN'T TIGHT BUT NO WIEING BURNING, AND I HAVE DISCOVERY A...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020910

WHILE DRIVING, SMEEL OF PLASTIC BURNING, UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL SHORT VEHICLE BURNED, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950822

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 6%

6% of complaints: seats — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920417 — PE (closed 19920827)

FNT RECLNING SEAT BCK FAIL

I 19920827 — EA (closed 19931029)

FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE

I 19920909 — PE (closed 19930107)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930107 — EA (closed 19930820)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930302 — PE (closed 19930730)

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

I 19930730 — EA (closed 19940831)

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

R 19960607 — electrical system

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Campaign 96V071000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010604 — tires

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERN

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign 01X001000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 01X001000 (tires) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Ford Bronco reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Ford Bronco is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford Bronco?

The most-reported component is electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Ford Bronco have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.