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Exterior lightingPart report

1988 Ford Bronco II Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%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 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1988 Ford Bronco II, 2% of the 45 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.

“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 1996-09

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
198812%

Other parts of the 1988 Ford Bronco II

Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
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.

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