1991 Ford Bronco Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 34%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Ford Bronco, 34% of the 32 complaints for this model year. 8 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“This is the third time I inhaled burnt wire and couldn't get it to stop, than lose light in the dark,and I did once have Ford service to see to the problem and they only found battery clamp wasn't tight but no wieing burning, and I have discovery a two year later it losed the light and the plug of the light switch melted , after I repalce it, I still smell the burning wireing. I am getting nervous of if it does catch on fire after hearing of recalled .”
NHTSA complaint #766779, filed 2002-09“When attempting to start vehicle by placing the key in vehicle ignition key will not fit in ignition, causing a no start situation. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8002096, filed 2002-01Related 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 | 40 | 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 1991 Ford Bronco
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology