1993 Ford Bronco Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 20%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Ford Bronco, 20% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 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.
“My 1993 Ford Bronco has an esof (electronic shift on the fly) transfer case. With four wheel drive engaged, on road and off, whenever the vehicle is coasting the truck will suddenly act like it is no longer in gear. Shifting into park and and back will not change anything. The truck must be taken out of four wheel drive in order to start driving again. I believe this to be dangerous as it could allow me to not react in the case of an emergency. It think that it is a similar problem to the recall 93v089000.”
NHTSA complaint #11281440, filed 2019-11, 257,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Bronco. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH while coasting he attempted to accelerate and the vehicle would not respond. The contact stated that the defect was only occurred after the vehicle was coasting. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who determined that the transfer cases slipped out of the 4x4 gear during the incident. The contact indicated that he experienced the same defect listed in the NHTSA campaign number 93v089000 (power train) but the manufacturer did not include the vehicle in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559415, filed 2014-01, 37,000 miles“When the vehicle was parked in driveway with engine off it rolled about 30 feet out of the driveway, causing damages to neighbors house. Consumer also noticed that vehicle had shifted gears from park to reverse, but rolled forward cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #842002, filed 1999-07“While driving with the touch drive electric shift 4x4 in the vehicle stopped moving, consumer belives the problem is the same as recall 93v-089 but customer service claims they know nothing about the recall. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559449, filed 2001-02“While driving up hill or changing gears, such as from reverse into drive, vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Pep boys cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #869530, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 93V089000May 17, 1993The transfer cases have been built with the wrong electric shift motor. The transfer cases can slip out of the 4 x 4 high gear position during coasting in…Covers: Ford Bronco 1993, F-150 1993
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 8 | 10% |
| 2023 | 22 | 10% |
| 2022 | 40 | 10% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 11 | 12% |
| 1994 | 7 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 20% |
| 1992 | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Bronco
14 complaintsTires
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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