How many recalls does the 1994 Ford Bronco have?

The 1994 Ford Bronco has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1994 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 1994 Ford Bronco?

Of 114 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1994 Ford Bronco Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 Ford Bronco has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,705,791 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 05V388000 2005-09-07 4,500,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE…

PARKING BRAKE 94V169001 1994-09-07 835,791 affected

Defect

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Consequence

WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Remedy

A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE…

STRUCTURE 94V018000 1994-01-02 370,000 affected

Defect

THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence

IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.

Remedy

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AIR BAGS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints114

What owners report

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

“The vehicle was parked in my school parking lot and caught fire hours after parking it. Vehicle is a total loss. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-01-22

“The vehicle was parked in my school parking lot and caught fire hours after parking it. Vehicle is a total loss. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-01-22

“The vehicle was parked in my school parking lot and caught fire hours after parking it. Vehicle is a total loss. *tr”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2015-01-22

“The 1994 ford bronco equipped with speed control had ford recall no. 05s28 accomplished in 2008. In 2012 the wiring overheated and caused damage and a leak to the master cylinder reservoir and had to be disconnected. When ford was contacted they instructed that the recall had been accomplished and…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2012-07-02

“The 1994 ford bronco equipped with speed control had ford recall no. 05s28 accomplished in 2008. In 2012 the wiring overheated and caused damage and a leak to the master cylinder reservoir and had to be disconnected. When ford was contacted they instructed that the recall had been accomplished and…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-07-02

“The 1994 ford bronco equipped with speed control had ford recall no. 05s28 accomplished in 2008. In 2012 the wiring overheated and caused damage and a leak to the master cylinder reservoir and had to be disconnected. When ford was contacted they instructed that the recall had been accomplished and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-07-02

“1994 ford bronco driver seat (bucket) back frame has broken. Have spoken to numerous sources that all claim this is a common occurrence. Was advised not to replace with bronco seat, that all have either already failed or will fail eventually. That sounds terribly unsafe, especially in the event of…”

SEATS · reported 2010-10-13

“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford bronco. The contact is able to start the engine with or without the key in the ignition. He simply grabs and turns the metal piece where the key is placed. He is concerned that anyone can start and steal the vehicle. He has a friend with the same vehicle who also…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2008-09-15