1987 Ford Bronco Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 47%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Ford Bronco, 47% of the 34 complaints for this model year. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1987 Ford Bronco xlt that I bought from j and l auto. It has no brake lights, no blinkers and the head lights are stuck on bright. The back window is plexy glass, also none of the hose are hooked up under the hood. This makes it run real rich and the oil leaks so bad that every week I have to put in 2 quarts of oil. There was also a gas leak that was small and got worse as time went on. I tried to fix the gas leak but I can't find a used one any where. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000948, filed 2003-01“I have had this vechicle for 4 years and I have had ignition problems 4 times. I had the ignition replaced 3 times. 3 months ago I went to pick up my daughters from school and it would not when we were going to leave the school. I had to leave it ther and come several hours later. When I returned I played with the ignition a litttle bit and it started. It was fine for a couple of days then it wouldn't start at all. I had it towed to my mechanic and he said it wasn't getting any fuel pressure. He replaced a corroded wire and secured fuel pump& filter properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #729769, filed 2000-08“This time just about exit from freeway it was at night time while driving 30 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle had to be towed away, next day, engine started and took to mechanic, and he could not find the cause. Consumer felt this happened when ignition module got hot. The vehicle used to restart after the engine cools off, but when the ignition module failed, it would not restart.”
NHTSA complaint #873954, filed 2000-10“While traveling & upon making a left or right hand turn steering wheel locks up, causing the vehicle to pull to the right. Consumer also notes the vehicle will start without placing the key in the ignition. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #851412, filed 1999-10“While the vehicle was parked in the driveway and the key was out of the ignition, the vehicle caught on fire on the driver's side under the hood, cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #816640, filed 1997-09Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 18 | 32% |
| 2024 | 19 | 23% |
| 2023 | 23 | 10% |
| 2022 | 40 | 10% |
| 2021 | 29 | 13% |
| 1996 | 10 | 12% |
| 1995 | 14 | 15% |
| 1994 | 10 | 11% |
| 1993 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 5 | 14% |
| 1991 | 11 | 34% |
| 1990 | 18 | 32% |
| 1989 | 28 | 33% |
| 1988 | 19 | 37% |
| 1987 | 16 | 47% |
| 1986 | 13 | 48% |
| 1985 | 7 | 35% |
| 1984 | 6 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Bronco
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Bronco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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