1995 Ford Bronco Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 12%of 94 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Ford Bronco, 12% of the 94 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 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 right side of the dash has come loose and bounces when traversing speed bumps and rough roads. This is a known issue with a Ford engineered modification made in production and the Ford dealer in poway did not even know about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10069432, filed 2004-01, 125,000 miles“Complete failure of rear differentials - all internal parts destroyed. Ford dealer that repaired vehicle gave no reason for failure. No external damage. Vehicle used normally - no off-road or heavy trailer use. Contacted Ford vice president, not compensation offered. Paid $3k to repair rear end with no dealer warranty. Reason: not sure why it went out before. Ford stated that due to failure happening 36 months a 14 days after vehicle manufactured - not covered under powertrain warrantee. Contacted bbb, no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #763922, filed 2002-07“Transmission does not get into gear quickly enough. Transmission would go into drive or reverse. Contacted dealer, and dealer changed transmission. Problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #884374, filed 2001-03“2nd time 4- wheel drive has failed to engage, 1st time hub was problem, loud noises coming from transer case. Axel is not bent or twisted. Loud winding noise, even after disengage auto hubs. Loud clunk occurred just prior to failure. Failure occurred as vehicle was ascending a 15 degree slop in 4 wheel low. First failure was with original part, hub, and was replaced with a dealer part, since this is a dealer only part. First failure accurred under normal usage as well. The truck is used on highway and city driving with occasional need for 4 wheel drive on muddy two track roads. …”
NHTSA complaint #715034, filed 1999-11Transmission 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 1995 Ford Bronco
35 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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