We found the following complaints for FORD BRONCO II (1988)
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Noticed burning smell in vehicle, has replaced battery 3 times.
Noticed burning smell in vehicle, has replaced battery 3 times.
Distributor failed.
Fuel connection from fuel pump shorted out melting line and relay.*sd
Electrical short in the vehicle the ignition caught on fire.tt
When driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may cause a crash.dealer could not determine the problem. Tfi ignition module and startor failed.
Electrical short or shockin the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire in the steering column.
The truck caught on fire due to the ignition switch. Please describe.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering column.
When driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may cause a crash.dealer could not determine the problem. Tfi ignition module and startor failed.
Upon imapct,vehicle bursted into flames.manufacturer has been notified.
The truck caught on fire from underneath the hood while driving. Please describe.
Engine compartment fire; after hard start, drove approximately 100 yds, turned off engine, turned on again, heard loud pop. Underhood on driver's side engulfed with flames, no prior warning; reported by father of owner.
Turned on ignition, turned on headlights, no headlights, checked fuse box, all wiring had burned completely out, replaced wiring harness, told by dealer, headlight switch shorted out.*8ak
While driving down the highway at 50 mph,engine check light came.the consumer pulled over on the side of the road, popped the hood and flames shot outfrom under the hood.the fire department came, and put the flames out from the vehicle. The vehicle was totalled due the fire. When the firer department got there it was too late.
Wiring harness under dash shorted, causing fire.
I was unable to get the dealer that replaced the engine to investigate the suspected leaking head gasket/cracked block problem with paying additional charges. After a major failure recently, ford refused to honor the warranty, as i had gone over the # of miles (but still within the 1 year time).the tfi module problem has been ongoing for 3 years, and has caused as 4 stalls at street/highway speed, plus 2 failures at traffic lights.
Before the vehicle was purchased i was told the oil was changed and windshield wipers wre changed along with some oil gaskets. I tok the vehicle to my father he checked and the oil nor the wipers were changed. I went back and was sent to a different garage to have these things done. Later that week i reported other things and was told to drive it a couple of weeks and then come back with things i thought was wrong. The next week i had to have ittowed to the other garage to have a fuel pump put on it. I called the day before my thirty days was up to inform them i have a blown head gasket i was then informed the warranty only covered oil parts of the engine. When i bought the bronco i was not told only the oil parts of the engine i was told the engine.
When driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may cause a crash.dealer could not determine the problem. Tfi ignition module and startor failed.
Engine compartment fire; after hard start, drove approximately 100 yds, turned off engine, turned on again, heard loud pop. Underhood on driver's side engulfed with flames, no prior warning; reported by father of owner.
Enginestalls.
An exhaust leak melted plastic fuel lines and started fire under vehicle burning lines and all electrical wireing under vehicle, thus causing shorting of many relays in engine compartment.
Turned on ignition, turned on headlights, no headlights, checked fuse box, all wiring had burned completely out, replaced wiring harness, told by dealer, headlight switch shorted out.*8ak
Vehicle caught fire after stalling due to possible leak in fuel lines.*skd
Went to start the truck and it suddenly caught on fire and burned to the ground . Please describe.tt
Fuel connection from fuel pump shorted out melting line and relay.*sd
Electrical short in the fuel pump to the gas tank causing wiring to burn.
Fuel connection from fuel pump shorted out melting line and relay.*sd
Upon starting engine stalled out, then made second attempt to start, suddenly vehicle caught fire in engine compartment, due to fuel coupler malfunction.tt
Fuel connection from fuel pump shorted out melting line and relay.*sd
Parking pawl
Transmission will only engage in reverse, makes clicking sound when shifted into first but no engagement
While driving 40mph, the truck shifted and then the vehicle rolledover and ejected the driver out of the seat, which at the time the seat beltlocking clip came apart.
Vehicle jumped out of park and rolled over a 5 foot bank which caused damage to the front end, lever was between park and reverse.*et
Axle broke, causing loss of control/accident/rollover/injuries.*skd
Drive shaft failed 3 times.
While driving 40mph, the truck shifted and then the vehicle rolledover and ejected the driver out of the seat, which at the time the seat beltlocking clip came apart.
The seatbelt retractors for the rear seats have cracked and the seatbelt retracts under the seat.tt
These bronco ii's are something else. I just purchased mine. There are minor cracks in the floor in the rear of vehicle, the power steering pressure hose busted and brakes are incredibly hard to use to stop the suv. I found recall on the 1988 ranger for rear drum brakes that were the wrong size but i cannot find that recall for the bronco ii figuring it was made with the same parts would think that the drum size makes it hard to stop the vehicle without pumping. There are a few other problems also but these are the biggest ones i have had so far. The power steering pressure hose replacement makes the power steering come back. There is also a sputtering noise made by the engine when taking off from stop signs occasionally making the vehicle not accelerate. This problem could possibly cause an accident but has yet to affect the driving of the vehicle.
While traveling at approximately 25 mph and making a left turn, consumer appliedbrakes and crossed over a patch of sand with the wheel turned, causing a rollover.roof of vehicle collapsed infront,injuringdriver, compound break of collar bone and other minor injuries.please provide any additional information/attachments.
During wet weather abs system did not respond, resulting in running a stop sign, after pumping system brake respond later.tt
Vehicle in parking lot, got in vehicle & put vehicle in reverse, vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards, applied brakes (abs light on) to no avail, hit two cars, brakes still not working.
Consumer states that steering column became hot to touch and then smoke appeared from the steering column. She cut auto off and called husband. No injuries.
Consumer states that steering column became hot to touch and then smoke appeared from the steering column. She cut auto off and called husband. No injuries.
The vehicle caught on fire from the steering column and dash board while driving. Please describe.
These bronco ii's are something else. I just purchased mine. There are minor cracks in the floor in the rear of vehicle, the power steering pressure hose busted and brakes are incredibly hard to use to stop the suv. I found recall on the 1988 ranger for rear drum brakes that were the wrong size but i cannot find that recall for the bronco ii figuring it was made with the same parts would think that the drum size makes it hard to stop the vehicle without pumping. There are a few other problems also but these are the biggest ones i have had so far. The power steering pressure hose replacement makes the power steering come back. There is also a sputtering noise made by the engine when taking off from stop signs occasionally making the vehicle not accelerate. This problem could possibly cause an accident but has yet to affect the driving of the vehicle.
Floor has stress cracks approx. 3" from drivers seat front left attachment point.also both rear seat mounts (on seat tracks) are cracked near mounting points.
While traveling at approximately 25 mph and making a left turn, consumer appliedbrakes and crossed over a patch of sand with the wheel turned, causing a rollover.roof of vehicle collapsed infront,injuringdriver, compound break of collar bone and other minor injuries.please provide any additional information/attachments.
When entering and exiting the vehicle both driver's and passenger's side doors will close on the occupant,causing injuries due to thedoor hinge springs coming off.consumer has replaced the springs on one occasion.spring needs replacing at this time again.dealer has been contacted.
Back door flew off during collision, causing child to be thrown through back door/resulting in injury.*skd
88 ford bronco ii roll over
The contact owns a 1988 ford bronco ii.while driving less than 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle.the road conditions were dry.the vehicle was towed to the driver's residence.the contact found a recall online describing the same failure; however, nhtsa campaign id number 89v109000 (suspension:front:wheel bearing) only pertained to the 1989 ford bronco ii.the current and failure mileages were unknown.
Left rear (bridgestone roadhandler t 215/75 r15 100s tubeless steel belted radial (m+s-t06r-dot ichf p2a 186) (m+s 82415 dot) treaded 2-ply polyester and 2-steel/sidewall 2 ply polyester tire, bearing tire #186, tire separated,the tread came loose from the casing,causing driver to loose control,vehicle overturned 3 1/2 times,tire was inspected and determined by an expert to be mfg defect involving adhesion and misalignment of the top belt to the bottom belt.(attorney for client)
I, myself wasn't involved in an accident, but i would like to report to you that:every bronco ii fo.mo.co. Produced, is a major rollover hazard,which can,and has resulted in,many fatalities. I would appreciate greatly, if you would pursue this matter by making ford find,and perform an economicaly viable solution that will fix the bronco ii's problem. There are around 700,000 of these rigs out in the u.s.with around 600,000 people driving them every day. Help save some lives. No safety defect (s) listed in summary.
When vehicle is started and as soon as it is put into drive,it accelerates at a high speed. Dealer can't seem to find the cause.
Vehicle in parking lot, got in vehicle & put vehicle in reverse, vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards, applied brakes (abs light on) to no avail, hit two cars, brakes still not working.
The throttle stuck causing the vehicle to speed out of control, on two separate occasions.tt
While driving the bronco gas pedal stuck, causing the bronco to accelerate to a very high rate of speed.bronco went over 7,000 rpm's. Vehiclewas towed to the dealership. Dealer found the throttle body to bestuck.vehiclewas being repaired. Please provide any further informaton.
Before the vehicle was purchased i was told the oil was changed and windshield wipers wre changed along with some oil gaskets. I tok the vehicle to my father he checked and the oil nor the wipers were changed. I went back and was sent to a different garage to have these things done. Later that week i reported other things and was told to drive it a couple of weeks and then come back with things i thought was wrong. The next week i had to have ittowed to the other garage to have a fuel pump put on it. I called the day before my thirty days was up to inform them i have a blown head gasket i was then informed the warranty only covered oil parts of the engine. When i bought the bronco i was not told only the oil parts of the engine i was told the engine.
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