1994 Ford Bronco Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Ford Bronco, 8% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1994 Ford Bronco. The contact is able to start the engine with or without the key in the ignition. He simply grabs and turns the metal piece where the key is placed. He is concerned that anyone can start and steal the vehicle. He has a friend with the same vehicle who also experiences this failure. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a shop or mechanic. It has never been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000 and current mileage was 180,000. Updated 01/21/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10253118, filed 2008-12, 107,000 miles“As you can see, I have not owned the vehicle for six month or 6,000 miles, when this problem arose, I have tried to contact Ford motor company with an assurance of a return call. It never came my job limits me from making phone calls durning regular business hours, but I intend to call tem again, my feeling is that this sould not have occurred to this truck with such low mileage. I am also aware of a technical service bulletin put out because of this problem, and other transmission related problems. Thank you for your time, you provide a valuable service.”
NHTSA complaint #537193, filed 1998-06“Vehicle was making loud humming noises. While driving on the highway and going up hill, all of a sudden the vehicle would not move. Applied brakes and put vehicle in park and left it there. Contacted the mechanic who replaced the transmission in march 1998, but warranty was up.”
NHTSA complaint #853021, filed 1999-11“Vehicle had started to slow down. Could not shift into neutral or reverse. Had vehicle taken to dealer. Mechanic informed owner that the gears were messed up. Looks like the gears chewed up the overdrive.”
NHTSA complaint #823346, filed 1998-05“Auto-transmission 4x4; while driving 60 MPH, truck begins to shake then and prior due to u-joint, transfer case and driveshaft. Please describe details. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #966560, filed 1995-06Transmission 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 1994 Ford Bronco
42 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
8 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.
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