1986 Ford Bronco II Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1986 Ford Bronco II, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 parked, noticed fire coming from steering column; according to dealer, fire started at turn signal switch; no warning; no parts have ever been altered.”
NHTSA complaint #984317, filed 1996-05Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Ford Bronco II
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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