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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1989 Ford Bronco II Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
15%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 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 Ford Bronco II, 15% 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.

“The first problem we encounter was the AC going out the first day we had the vehicle was told it worked great. The air cond problem the heater did not work was told it was reapired and has yet to work not even the defrost. The thrid was the emergency brake going out and the springs popping. The fourth probelm while driving at about 35mph no warning signs no nothing the vehicle launged forward and came to a complete stop. Got out of the vehicle and looked under and the whole drive shaft had broken intwo. Thank goodnes we werent goping down a hill we have rolled. …”

NHTSA complaint #700236, filed 1998-10

“The outside mirrors on both sides of the truck folded in from the pressure of the wind. Consumer states has seen this on numerous Ford ranger vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #804028, filed 1996-10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199014%
1989615%
198812%
198613%
198518%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Bronco II

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 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 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