1989 Ford Bronco II Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 21%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 Ford Bronco II, 21% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 7 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.
“Eec test wiring is bare and has been melting, ignition switch sticks which causes anti-lock brake light to come on - gas pedal sticks - headlights and blinkers do not work - power windows do not work - dash lights do not work. Air conditioner constantly runs and freezes up (compressor and fan). There was an original recall for the ignition switch in 1996 however, we never received anything on this and now we are experienceing the problems stated earlier. Anything that can be done to correct this would be greatly appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #730133, filed 2000-09“The battery is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. The battery is held in place by a small ineffective retainer that only covers an edge of the battery on the bottom of the battery. In addition, this retainer does not often fit replacement batteries properly. The positive lead on the battery is connected to the battery on the side of the battery that is directly adjacent to the fender on the passenger side of the vehicle. These two design flaws work together to cause a situation which can easily cause a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #728041, filed 2000-08Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Bronco II
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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