Complaints
24
Crashes
4
Fires
10
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Ford Bronco Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:5
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:1
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Ford Bronco.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 | — | 5 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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