1992 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 (203 Hp) AWD Automatic

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Tire and Suspension Issues:
- Abnormal tire wear despite replacements and alignments
- Issues with radius arm bushings affecting tire wear and vibration
- Bolts holding bumper to suspension bracket broke
- Front brake pads and rotors wearing prematurely
- Abnormal tire wear despite replacements and alignments
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2. Transmission Problems:
- Common problem with transmission shifting into gears
- Mazda manual transmission issues causing recurring problems
- Transmission gear shift slipping into reverse causing accident/injury
- Common problem with transmission shifting into gears
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3. Electrical System and Fire Hazards:
- Electrical short in ignition switch causing steering column smoke
- Steering column smoke due to electrical short while driving
- Vehicle experiencing electrical fire
- Electrical fire caused by burning wires
- Electrical short in ignition switch causing steering column smoke
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4. Brake Malfunctions:
- Brakes grabbing and lunging occupants forward
- Rear brakes failing to stop vehicle
- Emergency brake malfunctioning intermittently
- Brakes grabbing and lunging occupants forward
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5. Fuel System Leaks:
- Gas tank shield rusted leading to leakage
- Gas tank leaks due to rust from trapped water
- Gas tank leakage problem across multiple vehicles
- Gas tank shield rusted leading to leakage
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6. Other Mechanical Problems:
- Engine-related failures, thermostat and water pump replacement
- Window motor failures, airbag non-deployment in accident
- Vehicle stalling in traffic, other recurring issues with engine
- Airbag failure to deploy in accident causing injury
- Engine-related failures, thermostat and water pump replacement
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7. Recalls and Manufacturer Response:
- Issues with parking brake operation not included in recall
- Recalled parking brake problem not addressed due to VIN
- Problems reported to manufacturer not addressed due to lack of recall
- Difficulty in getting warranty replacements from manufacturer
- Issues with parking brake operation not included in recall
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