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1990 Ford Bronco

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 6 of 56 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports13 fire reports1 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

6 reports
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Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2000
Fuel System, GasolineFire

I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THE PUMP. THERE IS A UPGRADE BUT THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT. I BELIVE THE DEALER SHOULD REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE OR AT LEAST LOWER THE COST. IT HAS BEEN KNOWEN TO MELT THE PLUG ON TOP BUT SOMTIMES IT WELL SPARK AND START A FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #737369

Mileage unknown · May 20, 1997
Fuel System, Gasoline

LEAKAGE FROM THE BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK BECAUSE OF CORROSION CAUSED BY RUST. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #812383

Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 1996
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic

BATTERY BEING DRAINED.

NHTSA ODI #506218

Mileage unknown · Aug 25, 1995
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT HAD IT REPLACED JULY 1994 IN JULY 0F 1995 HAD TO REPLACE IT AGAIN . CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. TT

NHTSA ODI #971044

Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 1995
Fuel System, Gasoline

32 GALLON GAS TANK CORRODED AT THE BOTTOM, SEVERAL HOLES RUSTED THROUGH, LEAKAGE OF GASOLINE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #968603

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 1995
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMPS ARE SHUTTING DOWN AND THE VEHICLE WILL STOP AND SHUT DOWN. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI #966746

Official recalls

1

96V071000 · Electrical System:ignition

Apr 25, 1996

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

6

EA93001 · Fuel Expulsion

Opened Jan 7, 1993 · Closed Aug 20, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

PE92077 · Fuel Expulsion

Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 7, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

EA92029 · Front Seat Back Failure

Opened Aug 27, 1992 · Closed Oct 29, 1993

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats

There is no summary currently available

PE92042 · Fnt Reclning Seat Bck Fail

Opened Apr 17, 1992 · Closed Aug 27, 1992

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner

There is no summary currently available

PE91017 · Ford Truck Inconsistent Vehicle Control.

Opened Nov 27, 1990 · Closed Apr 17, 1991

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SEE CLOSE RESUME

PE90036 · Floorboard Fracture

Opened Jan 23, 1990 · Closed Jul 26, 1990

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

There is no summary currently available