1989 Ford Bronco Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Ford Bronco, 12% of the 84 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 driving would step on brake pedal to stop or to reduce the speed of the vehicle, but brakes will not activate on time. Had contacted dealer. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8005728, filed 2002-03“When applying brakes brake lights did not come on until consumer pressed brakes a second time. Consumer stated that someone could rear end him because brake lights were not coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #886397, filed 2001-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 13% |
| 2024 | 9 | 11% |
| 2023 | 17 | 7% |
| 2022 | 42 | 11% |
| 2021 | 22 | 10% |
| 1996 | 16 | 20% |
| 1995 | 35 | 37% |
| 1994 | 42 | 46% |
| 1993 | 14 | 35% |
| 1992 | 9 | 24% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 9 | 16% |
| 1989 | 10 | 12% |
| 1988 | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 9% |
| 1986 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Bronco
28 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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.
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