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Body and structurePart report

1990 Ford Bronco Body and structure Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
13%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
117,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Ford Bronco, 13% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I was heading to the store when my gas pedal for stuck. I pressed the brakes and held them down to no avail. I ended up crashing through someones yard and hitting their property. My Bronco finally stopped about 15 seconds later. The whole incident was about two minutes long.”

NHTSA complaint #10621226, filed 2014-08, 89,000 miles

“Floor pan under drivers seat has cracked where the seat is attached in 1990 Bronco. Causes seat to shift, sink and bounce and not feel secure to vehicle. Identical problem in my 1989 Ford Bronco and was repaired by dealer as a recall defect. Cannot find any recall information regarding the 1990 Bronco with this issue or for 1989 Bronco despite dealers repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10291340, filed 2009-11

“Floor pan, where driver/passenger seats are attached, cracked. Seat would wobble & crack more if someone sits in it. Contacted mfg & informed no major problem with floor pan. Seating in seat the cracking sound could be heard. Seat is sinking further into frame. Dealership indicated a recall but not on this vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #857248, filed 2000-02

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026327%
202547%
20241518%
2023167%
2022277%
2021115%
199634%
199533%
199455%
199338%
1992719%
199113%
1990713%
198978%
198836%
198713%
198627%
1984110%

Other parts of the 1990 Ford Bronco

Electrical system
18 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Exterior 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 27, 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