1994 Ford Bronco Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 46%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford Bronco, 46% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“The 1994 Ford Bronco equipped with speed control had Ford recall no. 05s28 accomplished in 2008. In 2012 the wiring overheated and caused damage and a leak to the master cylinder reservoir and had to be disconnected. When Ford was contacted they instructed that the recall had been accomplished and they could not warranty the part.”
NHTSA complaint #10509521, filed 2013-04, 175,000 miles“Parking brake slipped when applied, causing the vehicle to roll freely. This vehicle was manufactured on march 1994. Dealer and manufacturer stated we didn't care when it was manufactured in 1994, there was not recall on this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10050532, filed 2003-12, 144,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the parking brake does not hold. On several occasions, he applied the parking brake and the vehicle rolled in the direction of the hill on where it was parked. The dealer stated that NHTSA campaign id number 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) was not an active recall. The manufacturer stated that the recall was not in their database and refused to perform the repair. The current mileage was 180,781 and failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Updated 03/09/09. Updated 03/11/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10258054, filed 2009-02, 105,000 miles“Vehicle was pulling sharply to the left when braking at highway speed. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem stilloccurring. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #889331, filed 2001-05“Vehicles brakes pulls severely in no particular pattern.TSB has been issued but does not solve the problem. Tt brakes cause brake pedal and steering wheel to vibrate, vehicle pulls to the left and to the right when braking, dealer has rebuilt front caliper, replaced front brake pads, replaced front rotors, repacked front bearing. Windshield washer replaced. Door panel noisy. Vehicle experiences rough idle.”
NHTSA complaint #975731, filed 1995-11Related 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 1994 Ford Bronco
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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