1994 Ford Bronco vs 1996 Ford Bronco
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Ford Bronco | 1996 Ford Bronco |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 81 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 89 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 12–14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 120,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Ford Bronco |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 10 |
| Power Train | 7 | 8 |
| Visibility | 1 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
1994 Ford Bronco
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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.