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1989 Ford Bronco — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
85
Owner Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
59
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)

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1989 Ford Bronco Safety Recalls (2)

89V22000021/11/1989
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

Remedy: INSTALL PROPER LABEL.

96V07100025/04/1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Most Common Problems Reported for 1989 Ford Bronco

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
STRUCTURE
5
TIRES
5
SEATS
4
STEERING
3

Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

2
Crash-Involved Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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