1995 Ford Bronco: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 94 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (33% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Letter from congressman griffith on behalf of constituent re 1995 ford bronco recall. *smd the consumer stated on june 16, 2015, his vehicle exploded and caught on fire in his driveway. The consumer was informed about a recall. However, ford customer service claim to know nothing about it. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2015
“Tl* the contact owned a 1995 ford bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it engulfed into flame and burned down his home. The contact also stated that the vehicle was completely destroyed. In addition, an investigator determined that the fire was caused by the cruise control deactivation switch. The fire and police department were notified. No injuries related to the fire were reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford bronco. The contact stated that after hearing a loud thunder sound he looked out of his window and noticed flames coming from his vehicle. The fire department advised him that this was an occurring failure with that model vehicle and there was recall, NHTSA campaign id number, 05v388000, vehicle speed control. The dealer was contacted and referred him to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2011
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford bronco. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked for three days and then caught fire. The fire department stated that the failure was caused by the cruise control modules. NHTSA campaign id number: 05v388000 (vehicle speed control) was related to the cruise control deactivation switch potentially catching fire. The contact does not know if the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 220,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2011
“Tl*the contact owned a 1995 ford bronco. While the vehicle was parked, a neighbor advised him that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the cruise control switch caused the fire. The fire department was called and a report was filed. A police report was also filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 200,058.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford bronco. While driving approximately 40 to 45 mph, the vehicle would continue to move to the left. The contact had to hold both hands on the steering wheel to avoid a crash. The contact also heard a noise in the steering wheel while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the place of purchase and was informed that he would be responsible for repair expenses. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. The current mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Steering · May 2010
“My 1995 bronco caught on fire and totally burned up on november 21 2007 on pinewald keswick road in berkeley township. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford bronco. The contact stated that the cruise control has stopped working on the vehicle. The cruise control was repaired under a recall approximately one and a half years ago. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The dealer stated that they will not repair or inspect the vehicle free of charge. The vehicle's purchase date was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 152,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2007
“Dt: the contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v388000 on the vehicle concerning the vehicle speed control:deactivation switch. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. He spoke to the manufacturer, who confirmed that the parts were not available. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2005
“The vehicle was parked when all of a sudden the engine compartment caught on fire. Results showed that there was an electrical shortage in the engine. *jb *bf”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1995 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1995 Ford Bronco reliable?
NHTSA has 94 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Ford Bronco. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (33% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Ford Bronco problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 126,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Ford Bronco have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. 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.