1990 Ford Bronco Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 32%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,270miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Ford Bronco, 32% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,270 miles. 10 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1990 Ford Bronco destroyed in fire. Spontaneous fire orginated in engine compartment or under dash inside vehicle while parked on street. Vehicle was not running at the time. Vehicle is a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10000930, filed 2003-01, 140,000 miles“1990 Ford Bronco ignition switch failed. (safety recall #96v071000 of nov95) Ford dealer said no recalls on this vehicle and charged me $476.00. I checked the Ford website and they only list recalls from jan96, is there a staute of limitations on saftey recalls and how long?”
NHTSA complaint #10068083, filed 2004-04“Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed/in warm weather/or on inclines, and down grades. Dealer replaced the fuel pump, which did not remedy the problem. The consumer states that Ford has never provided any data or service to solve the problem-by their use of distributor mounted thick film ignition module. (tfi problem) the vehicle will crank but won't start.”
NHTSA complaint #8011624, filed 2002-06“Consumer states the thick film ignition module is not usable unless the temperature is 70 degress or cooler, otherwise there is an uncontrollable stall that occurs, consumer has contacted the manufacturer on several occasions to try and get the part repaired or replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #566622, filed 2002-07“A vehicle fire started under the dash while driving. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information, and please fill in vehicle mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #8011519, filed 2002-06Related recalls
- 96V071000Apr 25, 1996The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.Covers: Ford Bronco 1988–1991, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 18 | 32% |
| 2024 | 19 | 23% |
| 2023 | 23 | 10% |
| 2022 | 39 | 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 1990 Ford Bronco
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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