1988 Ford Bronco II Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,606miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Ford Bronco II, 11% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,606 miles. 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.
“These Bronco Ii's are something else. I just purchased mine. There are minor cracks in the floor in the rear of vehicle, the power steering pressure hose busted and brakes are incredibly hard to use to stop the SUV. I found recall on the 1988 ranger for rear drum brakes that were the wrong size but I cannot find that recall for the Bronco Ii figuring it was made with the same parts would think that the drum size makes it hard to stop the vehicle without pumping. There are a few other problems also but these are the biggest ones I have had so far. …”
NHTSA complaint #10282038, filed 2009-08, 54,606 miles“While traveling at approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, consumer applied brakes and crossed over a patch of sand with the wheel turned, causing a rollover. Roof of vehicle collapsed in front, injuring driver, compound break of collar bone and other minor injuries. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886986, filed 2001-04“Vehicle in parking lot, got in vehicle & put vehicle in reverse, vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards, applied brakes (ABS light on) to no avail, hit two cars, brakes still not working.”
NHTSA complaint #807177, filed 1997-01Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Ford Bronco II
14 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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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