1994 Ford Bronco Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,494miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1994 Ford Bronco, 10% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,494 miles. 5 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.
“The vehicle was parked outside our home at 3:50 am the horn started to blow, I looked outside and flames were coming from under the hood. We drove the car earlier that day around noon for a couple of hours.”
NHTSA complaint #10167794, filed 2006-09, 108,989 miles“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“1994 Ford Bronco caught on fire under the hood while parked. The vehicle was a total loss. ***no answer required*** three and a half years after the fire the consumer received recall 05v388000 from the manufacturer. The recall was for the cruise control deactivation switch. The recall stated that the switch could overheat and result in a underhood fire. The letter also stated that a replacement part wouldn't be available until 11/2005. The consumer request reimbursement for the value of his vehicle at the time of the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10149757, filed 2006-01“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 1995-11“Dt: the contact called Ford on 10-03-05 about the recall letter she received on friday 9-28-05. T a fire broke out on 2-28-04 on 1994 Ford Bronco. The contact told Ford about the fire, and Ford claimed that the contact's insurance took care of the issue and they could not do anything else . Also, Ford told the contact that because she did not have a Ford dealer look at the car and determine that the cause of the fire was the scds they could not do anything for her. On 2-28-04 while driving at 70 MPH she saw smoke in rear view mirror. She pulled over and saw a fire coming from under the hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138359, filed 2005-10Related recalls
- 05V388000Sep 7, 2005On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.Covers: Ford Bronco 1994–1996, F-150 1994–2002, F-250 1994–1999 +3 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 22 | 27% |
| 1995 | 14 | 15% |
| 1994 | 9 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 13% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 4 | 12% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Bronco
42 complaintsElectrical system
10 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.
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