How many recalls does the 1991 Ford Bronco have?

The 1991 Ford Bronco has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1991 Ford Bronco has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1991 Ford Bronco?

Of 37 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1991 Ford Bronco Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 Ford Bronco has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 7,900,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 96V071000 1996-04-25 7,900,000 affected

Defect

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

426

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

TIRES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints37

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When driving at an undetermined speed consumer noticed that steering column smoked. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. *ak”

STEERING:COLUMN · reported 2004-04-17

“Vehicle goes into full throttle without warning. The only way to stop the acceleration is to shut the vehicle off. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2003-10-24

“The cast iron exhaust manifold cracked, and the manufacture was not willing to assist. *jb”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 2003-05-22

“This is the third time I inhaled burnt wire and couldn't get it to stop, than lose light in the dark,and I did once have ford service to see to the problem and they only found battery clamp wasn't tight but no wieing burning, and I have discovery a two year later it losed the light and the plug of…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH · reported 2002-08-27

“When attempting to start vehicle by placing the key in vehicle ignition key will not fit in ignition, causing a no start situation. Please provide any further details.*ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 2001-01-13

“Firestone atx, p235/75r15, tires were inspected and found too dangerous for continued use, consumer had tires replaced and sent a claim for reimbursement, however has been denied 6 times due to failure to enclose original documents which consumer had sent originally. *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-09-05

“The firestone tires atx p235/75r15 were defective and the consumer had them replaced with michelin tires. The consumer is asking for reimbursment and the manufacturer has no interest in honoring his claim. *yh”

TIRES · reported 2000-09-05