1994 FORD BRONCO PROBLEMS

1994 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

1994 FORD BRONCO PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Fire-related problems:

    • 1994 Ford Bronco caught on fire under the hood while parked, total loss
    • Electrical fire under hood and dash resulting in total loss of vehicle
    • Vehicle caught on fire while parked in driveway, believed to have started from electrical short

  • 2. Brake-related problems:

    • ABS brakes locking up on wet surfaces or surface changes
    • Rear brakes locking up on damp pavement
    • Front brake rotors warping, requiring replacement multiple times
    • Full-size Bronco pulling hard left into oncoming traffic lane upon braking
    • Parking brake not holding, causing vehicle to roll
    • ABS braking system failure, causing extended stopping distance
    • Front brake disc pads warped, ruining rotors
    • Brake pulsatation causing steering wheel vibration and pulling to the right
    • ABS brake system rotors warping prematurely, changed and resurfaced multiple times

  • 3. Airbag-related problems:

    • Failure of driver's side airbag to deploy in accident
    • Driver's side airbag failure in head-on collision, causing rollover
    • Clock spring assembly issues behind airbag and steering wheel

  • 4. Miscellaneous problems:

    • Vehicle vibrating when brakes are applied
    • Forward brake calipers wearing out excessively, also defective rotors
    • Draw-tite trailer hitch broke, causing accident
    • Steering column defects causing horn/airbag and cruise control failure
    • Electronic issues causing instrument failure while driving, poor visibility and collision
    • Transmission issues including U-joint, transfer case, and driveshaft problems
    • Horn malfunctioning intermittently
    • Exhaust pipe hitting fuel tank, causing hole
    • Corspring issues leading to airbag warning lights flashing and rattling noise
    • Headlight issues causing rays to go in all directions
    • Tire tread separation at high speed, DOT number 7B82PUB227

  • 5. Electrical problems:

    • Starting engine without key in ignition
    • Burning electrical smell emitting from dashboard around headlight/dimmer switch
    • Main harness revealing heating at 120 plus pin connector
    • Vehicle catching on fire while driving 60mph due to electrical failure
    • Vehicle pulling sharply to left when braking at highway speed
    • Overheated catalytic converter burning through transmission fluid line, causing fire

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