1991 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

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Electrical System Fires:
- Fire originating from dashboard/driver's side
- Electrical system fire caused by wiring harness
- Smoke from steering wheel/dash area, possible electrical fire
- Smoke from under carriage of vehicle leading to fire
- Burning wire smell, potential fire hazard
- Fire originating from dashboard/driver's side
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2. Braking System Issues:
- Rear brakes overheated/failed, causing loss of control
- Rear brakes overheated/failed, causing loss of control
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3. Fuel System Problems:
- Power train leak causing engine fire
- Fuel tank leaks/hole due to design defect
- Fuel tank falling off due to rusted steel plate
- Power train leak causing engine fire
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4. Mechanical Failures:
- Transmission slipping/hard to put into gear
- Throttle sticking causing full throttle without warning
- Steering locking up while driving
- Engine surge and acceleration issue
- Vehicle stuck in open throttle position, brakes failing to stop vehicle
- Transmission slipping/hard to put into gear
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5. Safety Seat Concerns:
- Driver's seat bolt and bracket rusted out
- High back seats not providing enough protection from whiplash
- Driver's seat bolt and bracket rusted out
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6. Tire Issues:
- Firestone ATX tires inspected as dangerous, consumer denied reimbursement
- Firestone ATX tires replaced due to defect, manufacturer denying claim
- Firestone ATX tires inspected as dangerous, consumer denied reimbursement
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7. Ignition Switch Problems:
- Ignition switch causing vehicle fire when parked
- Ignition switch issues preventing vehicle from starting
- Ignition switch causing vehicle fire when parked
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8. Miscellaneous Problems:
- Paint peeling issue unresolved by dealership
- Cast iron exhaust manifold cracked
- Key not fitting in ignition causing no start situation
- Vehicle veering to the right, steering locking up
- Vehicle going into full throttle without warning
- Paint peeling issue unresolved by dealership
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774