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1989 Ford Bronco II Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%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 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Ford Bronco II, 5% of the 39 complaints for this model year.

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 on the highway about (65) MPH the hood flew up and hit the windshield. Driver was able to stop vehicle safely. The hood has not been repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #812774, filed 1997-06

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
198925%
198518%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Bronco II

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Body 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 Nov 1, 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