1990 FORD BRONCO PROBLEMS

1990 FORD BRONCO PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Bronco 4.9 (147 Hp) AWD

Bronco 4.9 (147 Hp) AWD Automatic

Bronco 5.0 V8 (188 Hp) AWD

Bronco 5.0 V8 (188 Hp) AWD Automatic

Bronco 5.8 V8 (213 Hp) AWD Automatic

1990 FORD BRONCO PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Engine Compartment Fires:

    • Equipment failure causing fire
    • Spontaneous fire originating in engine compartment or under dash
    • Electrical harness caught fire
    • Vehicle parked caught fire due to alternator
    • Vehicle parked caught fire due to ignition switch area

  • 2. Ignition Switch Issues:

    • Ignition switch malfunctioned, causing fire
    • Ignition switch failed despite safety recall
    • Steering column issues due to recalled ignition switch
    • Defective ignition switch causing internal steering column damage

  • 3. Braking System Problems:

    • ABS brake failure
    • ABS brakes locking up, causing vehicle to lose control
    • Front brake pads glazed
    • Front brakes wearing excessively
    • Brakes failing and pulling vehicle to the right
    • Brakes locking up when vehicle is put in reverse
    • Vehicle accelerating on its own while driving

  • 4. Seat Support and Floor Pan Issues:

    • Cracked seat mounts on floorboard
    • Seat pan cracking under seat tracks
    • Seat support assembly snapping apart
    • Floor pans cracking where seats are attached
    • Seat pan cracking with bucket seats

  • 5. Other Mechanical Problems:

    • Cracked left axle
    • Transmission failure requiring multiple repairs
    • Thick film ignition module issues causing stalling
    • Throttle body injection dirty causing sudden acceleration
    • Vehicle jumping out of gear while driving

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