1992 Ford Bronco: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 37 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (14% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Fuel tank developed leaks due to rust caused by water trapped between brush guard and tank bottom. Brush guard designed without holes to allow water to drain properly thus trapping water between the guard and tank bottom. *nlm”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Apr 2003
“Consumer is having the same defect with there vehicle's emergency parking brakes, as stated in recall number 94 v 169 000 but there VIN number is not included. Ph”Owner report · Parking Brake · Jan 2003
“Replacement tires on a ford, bronco 1992, vnhl p23575r15. Two front tires have cracks going all the way around. Took to mechanic, and he said that tread was about to separate. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2000
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“The tire is a firestone dunlop/rv radial rover 30x9.5 r15 lt insured said that the tire came apart like a re-tread. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks! (claim 06-5307-091) *mw”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2000
“Recall 94v169 000/parking brake: vehicle experiences intermittent problem with emergency brake failing to hold. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not included in recall. *ak”Owner report · Parking Brake · Jul 1999
“While drving 35 mph had a direct frontal impact and the driver's airbag did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in accident. No prior problem with the airbag. Cause unknown, please provide details. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 1998
“The design of the gas tank and gas tank brush guard allowed water and road debris to become trapped between the parts, causing rust and subsequent holes in the two parts, resulting in gasoline leakage.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 1996
“Reported problems to manufacturer district representative. Was told by district representative that no action would be taken by them, as no recall was in effect. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Aug 1996
“Window motor/buffer wind mech has failed twice. Dealer notified and then manufacturer. Had to "fight" ffor the replacement under warranty the first time. Had to "fight" w/ fomoco in addition. Has failed for second time, three months ago. Along w/ a/c. A/c 1200.00 window 210.00”Owner report · Visibility · Feb 1995
“Vehicle stalls like a vapor lock in middle of traffic. Something tells the car that it overheating and it will just stop running.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 1993
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
Remedy: A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A COMBINATION OF THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TIRE DESIGN TO STRESS, AGING, AND MANUFACTURING DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PLANTS. FORD IS REPLACING THESE TIRES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE VEHICLES LISTED BELOW MAY HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES OR MAY HAVE HAD WILDERNESS AT TIRES INSTALLED DURING THE FIRESTONE RECALL LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2000. CERTAIN 1991 THROUGHT 2002 FORD EXPLORER CERTAIN 2001 THROUGHT 2002 EXPLORER SPORT, AND SPORT TRAC CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 2001 RANGER CERTAIN 1999 THROUGH 2001 EXPEDITION CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994, AND 1997 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES CERTAIN 1991 THROUGH 1994 BRONCO NOTE: BOTH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AFFECTED.
Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
WATER CAN ENTER THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THE WATER IN THE DOOR LATCH RELEASE CABLE CAN FREEZE AND CAUSE THE LATCH MECHANISM TO MALFUNCTION.
Remedy: REVISED DOOR RELEASE CABLES AND WATER SHIELDS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1992 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1992 Ford Bronco reliable?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Ford Bronco. The most complained-about area is structure (14% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Bronco problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 80,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Ford Bronco have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning parking brake:conventional. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.