1985 FORD BRONCO II — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1985 FORD BRONCO II
The 1985 FORD BRONCO II has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (4 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (3 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1985 FORD BRONCO II
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1985 FORD BRONCO II, potentially affecting up to 34,000 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1985 FORD BRONCO II
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1985 FORD BRONCO II. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FRONT SEAL ON THE A4LD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN MY 1985 BRONCO II FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID BLEW BACK ACROSS THE EXHAUST PIPE CAUSING A LOT OF SMOKE. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH AND FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION. *JB
THE FRAME CRACKED BY THE MOUNT OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER(REAR RIGHTSIDE)
ENGINE FAILED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. *DSH
Safety Rating for the 1985 FORD BRONCO II
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1985 FORD BRONCO II in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1985 FORD BRONCO II
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1985 FORD BRONCO II
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1985 FORD BRONCO II.
Other Model Years of the FORD BRONCO II
- 1982 FORD BRONCO II — 1 complaint
- 1984 FORD BRONCO II — 14 complaints
- 1985 FORD BRONCO II (current)
- 1986 FORD BRONCO II — 40 complaints
- 1987 FORD BRONCO II — 43 complaints
- 1988 FORD BRONCO II — 59 complaints
- 1989 FORD BRONCO II — 49 complaints
- 1990 FORD BRONCO II — 32 complaints
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