1993 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
- 41
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1993
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 41 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.
Service brakes
34% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while parked he attempted to apply the parking brake but it dropped to the floor board.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-05
Power train
20% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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My 1993 Ford Bronco has an esof (Electronic shift on the fly) transfer case. With four wheel drive engaged, on road and off, whenever the vehicle is coasting the truck will suddenly act like it is no longer in gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-20
Tires
15% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
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On two seperate occasions, tire tread separated from the tires when traveling 60-65 MPH. The tires are firestone firehawk atx 33X12.50R15LT mounted on a 1993 Ford Bronco.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-10
On April 25, 2003, I was driving to Kansas city, mo. From tulsa, ok. On i-44. Pursuant to the posted speed limit, I was travelling at or near 75 m.p.h. There was only myself and my dog in the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-30
Fuel system, gasoline
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump.
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The vehicle was repaired at chico auto care located at 724 w. 9TH st. In chico , ca. 95928 (530) 894-7165. The mechanics repaired the electrical switch that is connected to the top of the in-tank fuel pump, located on the top of the fuel tank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-06
Suspension
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing front.
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Vehicle pulls to left when driving or braking, also steering wheel must be turned to the right in order to keep vehicle straight while braking.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-22
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993-07-09Power train93V089000 The transfer cases have been built with the wrong electric shift motor. The transfer cases can slip out of the 4 x 4 high gear position during coasting in forward gears or with power applied in…
Remedy: Replace defective transfer cases with the correct version.
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1994-02-18Structure94V018000 The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
Remedy: Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.
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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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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.
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2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat…
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control…
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2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 Econoline, my 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, my 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, my 1993 Bronco, F-Series, my 1995-1997 F-Series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V089000 · Power train
- Recall 94V018000 · Structure
- Recall 94V169001 · Parking brake
- Recall 01X001000 · Tires
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
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- Is the 1993 Ford Bronco reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Ford Bronco is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Bronco?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Bronco have?
- 7 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.