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Fuel systemPart report

1988 Ford Bronco II Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
11%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 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1988 Ford Bronco II, 11% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 3 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.

“Upon starting engine stalled out, then made second attempt to start, suddenly vehicle caught fire in engine compartment, due to fuel coupler malfunction. Tt”

NHTSA complaint #959119, filed 1995-01

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199028%
1989718%
1988511%
1987822%
198626%
198418%

Other parts of the 1988 Ford Bronco II

Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 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