1987 Ford Bronco II Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford Bronco II. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V139000Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford Bronco II 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more

  Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Possible consequence: Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

  Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

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• 87V070000May 18, 198717,420 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Ford Bronco II 1987, Ranger 1987

  Reported issue: Stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles do not meet formats specified by parts 573 and579 of 49cfr.

  Remedy: Owners will be mailed new sun visor sleeves with all applicable decal information permanently affixed.

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• 87V039000Mar 23, 198784 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Ford Bronco II 1987

  Reported issue: Aluminum wheels may have been installed with improper lug nuts.

  Possible consequence: Wheel could become loose or even separate from the huband axle assembly while the vehice is in motion.

  Remedy: Change tapered style lug nuts to short shank style lug nuts.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP97006Vehicle rolloverClosed · Dec 3, 1997
• PE92029Whl separation/torque lossClosed · Mar 16, 1992
• EA89013Rollover propensityClosed · Feb 9, 1989
• PE88008Lumbar swtch hrness firesClosed · Nov 18, 1987

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