Ford Bronco II recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Ford Bronco II from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Transmission park pawl may not engage

    Reported November 4, 1991Model years 1990NHTSA campaign 91V189000792,000 vehicles affected

    The park pawl may not engage the park gear, so the vehicle may unexpectedly leave Park, roll on a slope, or move when started, creating a crash risk. The transmission will be repaired with a new park pawl.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.
    Consequence
    DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPEDWITH A4LD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

  2. Front wheel bearing nut may loosen

    Reported July 5, 1989Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 89V10900025,000 vehicles affected

    A missing retaining key may allow a front wheel bearing adjusting nut to loosen. The wheel and hub could detach from the axle, causing loss of control and a crash. Retaining keys will be installed where missing.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
    Defect
    FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY BE MISSING FROM FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD RESULT IN DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL AND HUBASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    INSTALL RETAINING KEYS IN FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WHERE MISSING.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:FRONT WHEEL BEARING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:4X4 MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AXLEAUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS.

  3. Seat wiring may short and start a fire

    Reported September 2, 1988Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 88V14500090,000 vehicles affected

    Power lumbar seat wiring may chafe against cushion springs and short circuit, creating enough heat to start a fire in the seat cushion or trim. A fuse will be installed in the power lumbar circuit.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    WIRING FOR THE POWER LUMBAR SEAT SYSTEM WAS ROUTED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION SPRINGS AND MAY BE ABRADED BY THE SPRINGS.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CREATESUFFICIENT HEAT TO START A FIRE IN THE SEAT CUSHION PAD AND/OR TRIM COVER.
    Remedy
    INSTALL A FUSE WITHIN THE POWER LUMBAR ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: WIRING FOR POWER LUMBAR SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWER LUMBARSEAT ADJUSTERS IN THE FRONT SEATS.

  4. Fuel line coupling may come apart

    Reported September 4, 1987Model years 1986–1987NHTSA campaign 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles affected

    A spring-lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged and could separate, causing fuel loss and a fire risk if fuel meets an ignition source. The remedy is to install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent separation and leakage.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
    Consequence
    COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
    Remedy
    INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION.

  5. Sun visor handling stickers may not stay attached

    Reported May 18, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V07000017,420 vehicles affected

    Handling and maneuverability stickers on the driver's sun visor sleeve may not adhere permanently, so required label information may not remain in place. Owners will be mailed replacement sleeves with the applicable decals permanently attached.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    STICKERS CONCERNING HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO DRIVERS SUN VISOR SLEEVES DO NOT MEET CRITERIA FOR PERMANENT ADHESION.
    Consequence
    VEHICLES DO NOT MEET FORMATS SPECIFIED BY PARTS 573 AND579 OF 49CFR.
    Remedy
    OWNERS WILL BE MAILED NEW SUN VISOR SLEEVES WITH ALL APPLICABLE DECAL INFORMATION PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: UTILITY VEHICLE STICKERS/PARTS 573 AND 579.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE 4 X 4 PASSENGER.

  6. Incorrect lug nuts may let a wheel loosen or separate

    Reported March 23, 1987Model years 1987NHTSA campaign 87V03900084 vehicles affected

    Aluminum wheels may have been installed with improper lug nuts. A wheel could loosen or separate from the hub and axle assembly while moving. Replace the tapered-style lug nuts with short-shank-style lug nuts.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
    Defect
    ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH IMPROPER LUG NUTS.
    Consequence
    WHEEL COULD BECOME LOOSE OR EVEN SEPARATE FROM THE HUBAND AXLE ASSEMBLY WHILE THE VEHICE IS IN MOTION.
    Remedy
    CHANGE TAPERED STYLE LUG NUTS TO SHORT SHANK STYLE LUG NUTS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: WHEEL LUG NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN CONVERSION TYPE TRUCKS.

  7. Fuel return lines may crack and leak

    Reported October 18, 1985Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 85V13000030,564 vehicles affected

    Nylon fuel return lines may crack and leak; if fuel reaches an ignition source, a fire could result. The nylon fuel hoses will be replaced with rubber hoses.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    NYLON FUEL LINES ON THE FUEL RETURN SIDE OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL LINE COULD LEAK AND, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE NYLON FUEL HOSES WITH RUBBER HOSES.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS WITH 2.9 LITER V-6 ENGINES.

  8. Engine wiring may cause fuel leak and fire

    Reported September 24, 1985Model years 1986NHTSA campaign 85V1160007,886 vehicles affected

    Damaged wiring insulation may cause a short that opens fuel injectors, allowing fuel to leak through the exhaust to the ground. If an ignition source is present, a fire could result. The harness will be repaired and the engine and catalyst checked for damage.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
    Defect
    THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS INSULATION MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO COPPER SPIKES PRODUCED DURING THE WELDING OF ITS WIRES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE WIRES WHICH ENERGIZE THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING SOME FUEL INJECTORS TO OPEN, DISCHARGING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL DISCHARGED INTO THE ENGINE WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAK THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE GROUND. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
    Remedy
    REPAIR WIRING HARNESS, CHECK ENGINE AND CATALYST FOR DAMAGE.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.9 LITER ENGINE. SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS.

  9. Front locking hub components may crack

    Reported March 6, 1984Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 84V0230003,320 vehicles affected

    Improperly heat-treated locking hub components may crack or fracture when the front drive axles engage. A broken component could jam against the left front wheel nut. The cam assemblies will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
    Defect
    COMPONENTS IN THE LOCKING HUBS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED AND MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE UPON ENGAGEMENT OF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLES. THE BROKEN COMPONENT ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAY BECOME JAMMED AGAINST THE NUT.
    Remedy
    CAM ASSEMBLIES IN FRONT WHEEL AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS WILL BE REPLACED.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AUTOMATIC LOCKING HUBS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; AXLE HUBS, LOCKING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE THE NUT TO COME OFF AND RESULT IN LOSSOF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

  10. Shoulder belt anchor bolts may be inadequately supported

    Reported December 20, 1983Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 83V134000530,000 vehicles affected

    The material supporting the shoulder belt ring bolts may not be strong enough, and the attachment does not meet the stated safety standard. Dealers will install new attaching hardware to strengthen the mounting.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
    Defect
    THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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