1992 Ford Bronco
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 39 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
21% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing door and tailgate.
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Tailgate rusts excessively, and it is the only part of the car to do so.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-30
Service brakes
21% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Fuel system, gasoline
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly.
Parking brake
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing conventional and linkage and cable.
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The parking brake did not hold the vehicle. The consumer looked on NHTSA site and discovered a recall (94V-169001) for the same problem. The consumer contacted a local dealer who indicated the consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-27
Consumer is having the same defect with there vehicle's emergency parking brakes, as stated in recall number 94 v 169 000 but there VIN number is not included.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-06
Electrical system
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and front underhood.
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Vehicle experienced an electrical fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-12-10
While parked the vehicle caught on fire under the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-20
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first
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1992-02-10Structure92V006000 Water can enter the door latch release cable. If the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to…
Remedy: Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.
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1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-07 Fuel expulsion
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1993-01-07Engineering analysisClosed 1993-08-20 Fuel expulsion
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1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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1993-07-28Engineering analysisClosed 1994-09-23 Parking brake failure
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1993-07-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-08-31 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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1994-12-16Parking brake94V169001 The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Remedy: A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake…
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1998-11-10Recall queryClosed 2000-05-23 Parking brake
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2001-06-04Tires01X001000 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…
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.
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V006000 · Structure
- Recall 94V169001 · Parking brake
- Recall 01X001000 · Tires
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1992 Ford Bronco reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford Bronco is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Bronco?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 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.