1996 Ford Bronco Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 20%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Ford Bronco, 20% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While approaching an intersection, the consumer applied the brake pedal, and it had gone to the floor. The consumer pumped the brakes, and vehicle had come to an abrupt stop. Ph the consumer found that the brake line had rusted and burst which caused the braking fluid to leak. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #8023986, filed 2002-12, 60,000 miles“Coming to a stop vehicle would bounce. Took to dealer & told rotors out of round. Had them resurfaced. Problem reappeared. Took back to dealer & was told pads were worn. Brakes replaced once more. Happened 5 other times. Was told all & all it was normal wear.”
NHTSA complaint #822280, filed 1998-04“While driving the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, the passenger side front wheel lug nut sheared off, almost causing a loss of vehicle control.”
NHTSA complaint #849200, filed 1999-09“Consumer started vehicle, put gear into drive and vehicle suddenly accelerated, consumer stepped on brakes harder, breaking the brake line. Driver unable to control vehicle, resulted in crash.”
NHTSA complaint #834758, filed 1999-02“While driving vehicle would not go forward. Consumer stated transmission went out. Dealer contacted. Cruise control and door locks are inoperative. Emergency brake light stays illuminated. Front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. Head lights will not shut off. Thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. The struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. Transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #8006852, filed 2002-04Brakes: 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 1996 Ford Bronco
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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