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Vehicle speed controlPart report

1986 Ford Bronco II Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
9%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 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1986 Ford Bronco II, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“This vehicle stalled while running due tofailed tfi module, this is the second such failure this vehicle has developed. It further undergoes a violent engine surge while at light throttle and low speeds engine and vehicle such as in town driving, this surge can be stopped momentarily by depressing either throttle or clutch pedal, and a equally violent single cycle shudder as if a kill swiths has been activated then released as slightly higher speeds and usually uphill. …”

NHTSA complaint #731261, filed 2000-09

“Accelerator pedal stuck to floor, vehicle accelerated, resulting in loss of control/crash and injuries. Also, brakes failed and upon impact, seat belt failed to lock.”

NHTSA complaint #513700, filed 1997-10

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199014%
198938%
198849%
1987617%
198639%
198518%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford Bronco II

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Visibility (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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology