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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1986 Ford Bronco II Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility 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 driving vehicle, started heater, suddenly the vehicle caught on fire, paramedic noticed flames, called fire dept who put flames out; leaves had fell into heater area.”

NHTSA complaint #804600, filed 1996-11

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199014%
1989615%
198812%
198613%
198518%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford Bronco II

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
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