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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1988 Ford Bronco Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 52 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1988 Ford Bronco, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026218%
202559%
2024810%
20232210%
20224010%
202194%
1996810%
19951112%
199478%
1993820%
1992411%
199126%
199047%
198934%
198824%
198726%

Other parts of the 1988 Ford Bronco

Electrical system
19 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford Bronco

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