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1989 Ford Hy-Rail Bronco

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Mar 14, 2002
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Apr 27, 1993
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1989 Ford Hy-Rail Bronco, most frequently naming the engine and electrical categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine266.7%
  • Electrical133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
93V066000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Apr 27, 1993
2,419 units potentially affected
The defect: KEYS ATTACHED TO THE KEY RING OF AN IGNITION KEY WHILE IT IS IN THE VEHICLE IGNITION CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE STEERING LOCK RECEIVER AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
The risk: THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.
The remedy: A SHIELD WILL BE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HELD IN PLACE BY THE STEERING LOCK BAND.
FAIRMONT TAMPERView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed Mar 14, 2002

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY START STALLING, WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. HAD CONTACTED DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM, PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ID
8005727
Incident
Mar 14, 2002
Electrical
Filed Aug 30, 1999

CONSUMER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL IGNITION MODULES BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO CUT OFF, IGNITION SWITCH RECALL EXHIBITS SYMPTOMS OF CONSUMERS COMPLAINTS. NLM

NHTSA ID
548212
Incident
Aug 1, 1990
Engine
Filed Apr 16, 1997

ENGINE HEADS HAVE CRACKS IN THEM/ AND THEY OPEN UP AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME. *AK

NHTSA ID
811047

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford Hy-Rail Bronco by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1991010—
1990110—
1989Viewing310—
1988010—
1987110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.