1987 FORD BRONCO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

61

Owner Complaints

3 Crashes 12 Fires 120 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1987 FORD BRONCO

The 1987 FORD BRONCO has received a total of 61 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:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (9 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1987 FORD BRONCO

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 FORD BRONCO, potentially affecting up to 3,600,000 vehicles.

Recall 87V139000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 3,600,000 vehicles affected

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1987 FORD BRONCO

61 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 FORD BRONCO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 9 3 Fires
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 10 Deaths
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2 10 Deaths
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 10 Deaths
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths
Tires
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1 10 Deaths

Most Recent Complaints

THE VEHICLES FUEL LINES EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 07 V 139 000, BUT THE VEHICLES VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *NLM
#10000948 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | | N/A miles 10 Deaths
I HAVE A 1987 FORD BRONCO XLT THAT I BOUGHT FROM J AND L AUTO. IT HAS NO BRAKE LIGHTS, NO BLINKERS AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE STUCK ON BRIGHT. THE BACK WINDOW IS PLEXY GLASS, ALSO NONE OF THE HOSE ARE HOOKED UP UNDER THE HOOD. THIS MAKES IT RUN REAL RICH AND THE OIL LEAKS SO BAD THAT EVERY WEEK I HAVE TO PUT IN 2 QUARTS OF OIL. THERE WAS ALSO A GAS LEAK THAT WAS SMALL AND GOT WORSE AS TIME WENT ON. I TRIED TO FIX THE GAS LEAK BUT I CAN'T FIND A USED ONE ANY WHERE. AS FOR FIXING THE REST OF THE STUFF I STILL OWE MONEY ON THE BRONCO WHICH I HAVE NOT PAID BECAUSE ITS NOT STREET LEGAL I HAD TO BUY A DIFFERENT CAR JUST TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK BECAUSE I WAS AFRED I WOULD BE IN A CRASH BECAUSE OF NO BRAKE LIGHTS.TS
#10000948 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | | N/A miles 10 Deaths
I HAVE A 1987 FORD BRONCO XLT THAT I BOUGHT FROM J AND L AUTO. IT HAS NO BRAKE LIGHTS, NO BLINKERS AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE STUCK ON BRIGHT. THE BACK WINDOW IS PLEXY GLASS, ALSO NONE OF THE HOSE ARE HOOKED UP UNDER THE HOOD. THIS MAKES IT RUN REAL RICH AND THE OIL LEAKS SO BAD THAT EVERY WEEK I HAVE TO PUT IN 2 QUARTS OF OIL. THERE WAS ALSO A GAS LEAK THAT WAS SMALL AND GOT WORSE AS TIME WENT ON. I TRIED TO FIX THE GAS LEAK BUT I CAN'T FIND A USED ONE ANY WHERE. AS FOR FIXING THE REST OF THE STUFF I STILL OWE MONEY ON THE BRONCO WHICH I HAVE NOT PAID BECAUSE ITS NOT STREET LEGAL I HAD TO BUY A DIFFERENT CAR JUST TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK BECAUSE I WAS AFRED I WOULD BE IN A CRASH BECAUSE OF NO BRAKE LIGHTS.TS
#10000948 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH | | N/A miles 10 Deaths
I HAVE A 1987 FORD BRONCO XLT THAT I BOUGHT FROM J AND L AUTO. IT HAS NO BRAKE LIGHTS, NO BLINKERS AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE STUCK ON BRIGHT. THE BACK WINDOW IS PLEXY GLASS, ALSO NONE OF THE HOSE ARE HOOKED UP UNDER THE HOOD. THIS MAKES IT RUN REAL RICH AND THE OIL LEAKS SO BAD THAT EVERY WEEK I HAVE TO PUT IN 2 QUARTS OF OIL. THERE WAS ALSO A GAS LEAK THAT WAS SMALL AND GOT WORSE AS TIME WENT ON. I TRIED TO FIX THE GAS LEAK BUT I CAN'T FIND A USED ONE ANY WHERE. AS FOR FIXING THE REST OF THE STUFF I STILL OWE MONEY ON THE BRONCO WHICH I HAVE NOT PAID BECAUSE ITS NOT STREET LEGAL I HAD TO BUY A DIFFERENT CAR JUST TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK BECAUSE I WAS AFRED I WOULD BE IN A CRASH BECAUSE OF NO BRAKE LIGHTS.TS
#10000948 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | | N/A miles 10 Deaths
I HAVE A 1987 FORD BRONCO XLT THAT I BOUGHT FROM J AND L AUTO. IT HAS NO BRAKE LIGHTS, NO BLINKERS AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE STUCK ON BRIGHT. THE BACK WINDOW IS PLEXY GLASS, ALSO NONE OF THE HOSE ARE HOOKED UP UNDER THE HOOD. THIS MAKES IT RUN REAL RICH AND THE OIL LEAKS SO BAD THAT EVERY WEEK I HAVE TO PUT IN 2 QUARTS OF OIL. THERE WAS ALSO A GAS LEAK THAT WAS SMALL AND GOT WORSE AS TIME WENT ON. I TRIED TO FIX THE GAS LEAK BUT I CAN'T FIND A USED ONE ANY WHERE. AS FOR FIXING THE REST OF THE STUFF I STILL OWE MONEY ON THE BRONCO WHICH I HAVE NOT PAID BECAUSE ITS NOT STREET LEGAL I HAD TO BUY A DIFFERENT CAR JUST TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK BECAUSE I WAS AFRED I WOULD BE IN A CRASH BECAUSE OF NO BRAKE LIGHTS.TS

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Safety Rating for the 1987 FORD BRONCO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 FORD BRONCO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 FORD BRONCO

Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1987 FORD BRONCO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

96221 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 FORD BRONCO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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