1996 Ford Bronco Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Ford Bronco, 6% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“Vehicle was taken to the shop for routine maintenance and I asked the mechanic to check the route. Front suspension due to excessive noise/vibration. He contacted me later to advise that the coil spring was broken. The only things retaining the spring were gravity and god.”
NHTSA complaint #10086147, filed 2004-08, 99,000 miles“Truck bounces off to another lane when driving on bumby roads at any speed over 35mph..truck pulls to the right when stopping in an emergency...truck has been to dealer numerous times and dealer can fix or fixes something else..4 wheel dive comes on and off by it self been to dealer 2 times.”
NHTSA complaint #719263, filed 2000-02“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 2002-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 13 | 6% |
| 2022 | 27 | 7% |
| 2021 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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