Model year record

1991 Ford Bronco recalls & problems

The 1991 Ford Bronco has 1 safety recall and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints32filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 10reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 3reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemApr 25, 1996

Ignition

Recall 96V0710007,900,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Bronco 4WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.9 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Bronco 4WD

14mpg combined

City / highway	13 / 17 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

4.9 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel

Bronco 4WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

Bronco 4WD

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

Bronco 4WD

12mpg combined

City / highway	10 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

5.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Ignition › Switch	13	0	8	2	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal; Linkages	4	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting	4	0	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	3	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine	3	0	1	0	—
TiresTread/belt	3	0	0	0	—
SteeringRack and pinion; Column	2	1	0	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Drum; Foundation components	2	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission	2	0	1	0	—
StructureBody	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering › Column
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT STEERING COLUMN SMOKED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK
Apr 17, 2004
Vehicle speed control
VEHICLE GOES INTO FULL THROTTLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE ACCELERATION IS TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK
Oct 24, 2003 · 120,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
THE CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST. *JB
May 22, 2003
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash1 injury
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I INHALED BURNT WIRE AND COULDN'T GET IT TO STOP, THAN LOSE LIGHT IN THE DARK,AND I DID ONCE HAVE FORD SERVICE TO SEE TO THE PROBLEM AND THEY ONLY FOUND BATTERY CLAMP WASN'T TIGHT BUT NO WIEING BURNING, AND I HAVE DISCOVERY A TWO YEAR LATER IT LOSED THE LIGHT AND THE PLUG OF THE LIGHT SWITCH MELTED , AFTER I REPALCE IT, I STILL SMELL THE BURNING WIREING. I AM GETTING NERVOUS OF IF IT DOES CATCH ON FIRE AFTER HEARING OF RECALLED .*AK
Aug 27, 2002
Power train › Automatic transmission
THE TRANSMISSION WAS HARD TO PUT INTO GEAR AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING WHEN DRIVING THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM
Mar 26, 2002
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE BY PLACING THE KEY IN VEHICLE IGNITION KEY WILL NOT FIT IN IGNITION, CAUSING A NO START SITUATION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jan 13, 2001
Tires › Tread/belt
FIRESTONE ATX, P235/75R15, TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND FOUND TOO DANGEROUS FOR CONTINUED USE, CONSUMER HAD TIRES REPLACED AND SENT A CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT, HOWEVER HAS BEEN DENIED 6 TIMES DUE TO FAILURE TO ENCLOSE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WHICH CONSUMER HAD SENT ORIGINALLY. *SLC
Sep 5, 2000
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhoodFire
PARKED VEHICLE, IGNITION OFF, APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES LATER VEHICLE ON FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD. *AK
Sep 15, 2000

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALFClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA93022 · opened Jul 30, 1993 · closed Aug 31, 1994
IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALFClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE93010 · opened Mar 2, 1993 · closed Jul 30, 1993
FUEL EXPULSIONClosedLed to recall 93V125000
There is no summary currently available
EA93001 · opened Jan 7, 1993 · closed Aug 20, 1993
FUEL EXPULSIONClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 · opened Sep 9, 1992 · closed Jan 7, 1993
FRONT SEAT BACK FAILUREClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA92029 · opened Aug 27, 1992 · closed Oct 29, 1993
FNT RECLNING SEAT BCK FAILClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE92042 · opened Apr 17, 1992 · closed Aug 27, 1992