1996 Ford Bronco Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Ford Bronco, 4% of the 81 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 welded body panels making up the tailgate are stress cracked. The exterior mounted spare tire catch is mounted on the tailgate panels and the opening and closing causes this panel to flex; hence the crack.”
NHTSA complaint #723755, filed 2000-06“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 2002-04Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 27% |
| 2025 | 4 | 7% |
| 2024 | 15 | 18% |
| 2023 | 16 | 7% |
| 2022 | 28 | 7% |
| 2021 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 7 | 19% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 7 | 13% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 3 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Bronco
22 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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