1992 Ford Bronco Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 24%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford Bronco, 24% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 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.
“Consumer is having the same defect with there vehicle's emergency parking brakes, as stated in recall number 94 v 169 000 but there VIN number is not included. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10006718, filed 2003-02, 56,000 miles“The parking brake did not hold the vehicle. The consumer looked on NHTSA site and discovered a recall (94v-169001) for the same problem. The consumer contacted a local dealer who indicated the consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10011246, filed 2003-03“Recall 94v169 000/parking brake: vehicle experiences intermittent problem with emergency brake failing to hold. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not included in recall.”
NHTSA complaint #856333, filed 2000-02“The vehicle experienced several engine related failures, the thermostat was replaced, the water pump was replaced twice, there was an oil leak, and the serpintine belt was replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #556711, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 94V169001Sep 7, 1994The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.Covers: Ford Bronco 1992–1994, F-250 1992–1994, F-150 1992–1994 +3 more
Brakes: 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 1992 Ford Bronco
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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