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1988 Ford Bronco II vs 1990 Ford Bronco II

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1988 Ford Bronco II1990 Ford Bronco II
NHTSA complaints4526
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)1924
Investigations44
Crash reports81
Fire reports146
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)17–1916–18
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord Bronco IIFord Bronco II
Electrical System142
Engine and Engine Cooling65
Power Train53
Service Brakes, Hydraulic44
Structure61
Fuel System, Gasoline52
Vehicle Speed Control41
Seat Belts22

Symptoms owners describe

Electrical failures60

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.