1988 Ford Bronco II Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%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 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1988 Ford Bronco II, 13% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,606 miles. 3 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“When entering and exiting the vehicle both driver's and passenger's side doors will close on the occupant, causing injuries due to the door hinge springs coming off. Consumer has replaced the springs on one occasion. Spring needs replacing at this time again. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #822472, filed 1998-05“Floor has stress cracks approx. 3 from drivers seat front left attachment point. Also both rear seat mounts (on seat tracks) are cracked near mounting points.”
NHTSA complaint #522634, filed 1997-08Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1988 Ford Bronco II
14 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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