1990 Ford Bronco Ii: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1990 Ford Bronco Ii: 1 recall, 26 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #91V189000 · 1991 · 792,000 vehicles
What's wrong: When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Brakes (air) Equipment recall #98E010000 · 1998 · 23,500 vehicles
What's wrong: Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Why it matters: Loss of braking can result.
The fix: Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 6 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine & cooling (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (hydraulic) (4): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Tires (3): the most common themes are tire tread / blowout (3).
The 1990 Ford Bronco Ii has 26 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 5 Bronco Ii model years for complaints (3.8× the average Bronco Ii year). Complaints peaked in 1997 (5 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 164,058 miles.
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 | Regular |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 16 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 1990 Ford Bronco Ii have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 1990 Ford Bronco Ii, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1990 Ford Bronco Ii problems?
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine & cooling (5), brakes (hydraulic) (4), transmission & drivetrain (3).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Ford Bronco Ii get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (2.9 L, Manual 5-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1990 Ford Bronco Ii repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.