1984 Ford Bronco recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
4 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
What could happen: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
The fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 BRONCO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07E064000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Summary: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
2. Seat belts
What's wrong, in plain English: Seat belts may not hold you in a crash. THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
What could happen:
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 BRONCO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 83V134000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Summary: THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Consequence:
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELTS AND UPPER TORSO RESTRAINT ATTACHMENTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN SEVERE COLLISIONS, THE SHOULDER BELT ATTACHMENTCOULD SEPARATE, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCUPANT INJURY.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE USED AT ALLTIMES, AS SUBSTANTIAL BENEFITS MAY STILL BE OBTAINED.
3. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
What could happen: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix: THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 BRONCO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 84V119000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Summary: THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES, AND TRUCKS AND MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.8 OR 7.5 LITER ENGINES; VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 4 BARREL CARBURETORS. SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR SECONDARY THROTTLE CONTROL.
4. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. THE CLAMPS ON FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSES CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE METAL LINE MAY NOT BE IN THE PROPER POSITION.
What could happen:
The fix: THE HOSE CLAMP CONNECTING THE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE INSPECTED AND RELOCATED, IF NECESSARY.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 BRONCO.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 84V013000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: THE CLAMPS ON FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSES CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE METAL LINE MAY NOT BE IN THE PROPER POSITION.
Consequence:
Remedy: THE HOSE CLAMP CONNECTING THE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE INSPECTED AND RELOCATED, IF NECESSARY.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 OR 5.8 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; HOSE CLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN CERTAIN FRONT END COLLISIONS, THE HOSE MAY SEPARATEFROM THE FUEL PUMP AND LEAK GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND GROUND,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. THE HOSE IS NOT EXPECTED TO SEPARATE UNDER NORMALOPERATING CONDITIONS. FUEL LEAKAGE, AS A RESULT OF A SEPARATED HOSE CAUSED BY ACRASH, MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1984 Ford Bronco owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (6), Engine (2), Body / structure (1), Suspension (1), Steering (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/04/2003 · Body / structure · crash
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER, THE CONSUMER'S WIFE REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING ANY RECALLS. *PH *JB
03/18/2001 · Electrical system
TFI IGNITION MODULE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES ON FREEWAY THEN ON STREET VEHICLE WOULD ON LY START AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT THEN WOULD FAIL WHEN ENGINE REACHED NORMALOPERATING TEMPRATURE ( MODULE REPLACED FOR AROUND 300 DOLLARS INCUDING LABOR
04/03/1999 · Suspension
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
10/03/1996 · Electrical system · fire
AFTER CUTTING OFF, IT CUT ITSELF BACK ON AND CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED. *AK
07/24/1996 · Electrical system
MUST BANG ON STEERING COLUMN TO GET FLASHERS/RADIO/HEATER FAN TO OPERATE. *AW
04/29/1996 · Engine · fire
WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
04/29/1996 · Engine · fire
WHILE PARKED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
04/26/1996 · Electrical system
WISP OF SMOKE APPEARED FROM STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING. ONCE REACHED DESIGNATION OWNER REMOVED COLUMN TO SEE SWITCH MELTED. PLEASE DECRIBE DETAILS. 8AK