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Electrical systemPart report

1986 Ford Bronco Electrical system Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
48%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Ford Bronco, 48% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 6 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.

“Good morning! I am writing to add my voice to what is apparently a growing chorus of persons who have experienced ignition failures on Ford motor company products. I have been unable to contact fmc directly through their web site, as their owner registration form is, itself, suffering a failure, and they do not have a facility for directly e-mailing them without 'registering' with them, first. My 1986 Ford Bronco, full-size, 5.0l, fuel-injected, is subject to sudden, unexplained loss of fire (I.e. …”

NHTSA complaint #734149, filed 2000-10

“I have experienced four failures of the tfi ignition module over the period of time I have owned the vehicle, the first failure occurred within two months of having purchased the vehicle. Each subsequent failure occurred at approximately two to three year intervals. The most recent failure prompted me to replace not only the tfi module but also an ignition coil and general tune-up parts. These failures have occurred while the vehicle was moving at highway speeds and also while simply at idle in traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #729645, filed 2000-08

“You broadcasted the recall settlement for Ford ignition modules,yetmy local dealers seem oblivious to the recall ,what do I need to get another ignition module that you people got Ford to settle on.”

NHTSA complaint #753022, filed 2001-10

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026218%
20251832%
20241923%
20232310%
20223910%
20212913%
19961012%
19951415%
19941011%
199338%
1992514%
19911134%
19901832%
19892833%
19881937%
19871647%
19861348%
1985735%
1984660%

Other parts of the 1986 Ford Bronco

Fuel system
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Ford Bronco

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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