1988 Ford Bronco Ii Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Ford Bronco Ii. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“These bronco ii's are something else. I just purchased mine. There are minor cracks in the floor in the rear of vehicle, the power steering pressure hose busted and brakes are incredibly hard to use to stop the suv. I found recall on the 1988 ranger for rear drum brakes that were the wrong size…”
“These bronco ii's are something else. I just purchased mine. There are minor cracks in the floor in the rear of vehicle, the power steering pressure hose busted and brakes are incredibly hard to use to stop the suv. I found recall on the 1988 ranger for rear drum brakes that were the wrong size…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1988 ford bronco ii. While driving less than 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The road conditions were dry. The vehicle was towed to the driver's residence. The contact found a recall online describing…”
“88 ford bronco ii roll over”
“While traveling at approximately 25 mph and making a left turn, consumer applied brakes and crossed over a patch of sand with the wheel turned, causing a rollover. Roof of vehicle collapsed in front, injuring driver, compound break of collar bone and other minor injuries. Please provide any…”
“While traveling at approximately 25 mph and making a left turn, consumer applied brakes and crossed over a patch of sand with the wheel turned, causing a rollover. Roof of vehicle collapsed in front, injuring driver, compound break of collar bone and other minor injuries. Please provide any…”
“When driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Dealer could not determine the problem. *ak tfi ignition module and startor failed. *yh”
“When driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Dealer could not determine the problem. *ak tfi ignition module and startor failed. *yh”
Defect investigations
VEHICLE ROLLOVER
PETITIONER ALLEGED BRONCO II SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1983-1990 WERE DESIGNED WITH HANDLING AND STABILITY DEFECTS
ROLLOVER PROPENSITY
SUMMARY:THE BRONCO II IS INVOLVED IN MORE FATAL SINGLE VEHICLE, FIRSTEVENT ROLLOVERS COMPARED TO ANY OTHER CLOSED BODY UTILITY VEHICLE (WITHOR WITHOUT NORMALIZING VEHICLE POPULATIONS AND EXPOSURE).===
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS
There is no summary currently available
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Ford Bronco Ii as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.