1987 Ford Bronco Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Ford Bronco, 3% of the 34 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 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 1999-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 7 | 3% |
| 2022 | 14 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Bronco
16 complaintsFuel system
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 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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