1988 Ford Bronco II Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 31%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 1988 Ford Bronco II, 31% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 9 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 down the highway at 50 MPH, engine check light came.the consumer pulled over on the side of the road, popped the hood and flames shot out from under the hood. The fire department came, and put the flames out from the vehicle. The vehicle was totalled due the fire. When the firer department got there it was too late.”
NHTSA complaint #829112, filed 1998-10“Engine compartment fire; after hard start, drove approximately 100 yds, turned off engine, turned on again, heard loud pop. Underhood on driver's side engulfed with flames, no prior warning; reported by father of owner.”
NHTSA complaint #800527, filed 1996-08“Turned on ignition, turned on headlights, no headlights, checked fuse box, all wiring had burned completely out, replaced wiring harness, told by dealer, headlight switch shorted out.*8ak”
NHTSA complaint #802119, filed 1996-09Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Ford Bronco II
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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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