1986 Ford Bronco II Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Ford Bronco II, 24% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,400 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at approximately 30 MPH vehicle caught on fire. Owner later called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10119189, filed 2005-04, 89,000 miles“While driving the vehicle it caught on fire under the hood. The fire department indicated that the fire resulted from either an electrical short or the gas hoses.”
NHTSA complaint #814147, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 85V116000Sep 24, 1985The electronic engine control wiring harness insulation may be damaged due to copper spikes produced during the welding of its wires. This creates a potential…Covers: Ford Bronco II 1986, Ranger 1986
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Ford Bronco II
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Bronco II
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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