1985 Ford Bronco defect investigations

Investigations by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation that name the 1985 Ford Bronco. An investigation is how complaints can become a recall: complaints → investigation → (sometimes) TSB → recall.

• FRONT BRK CALIPER SEIZURE
  Preliminary Evaluation PE87015 · opened Jan 15, 1987 · closed Nov 30, 1987

  Analysis:allegedly, during brake application the disc brake calipersseize, resulting in excessive pull and/or front brake lock-up.somereports cite a complete loss of vehicle control resulting in unforewarnedand unavoidable travel into opposing traffic lanes.consumers claim thatservice personnel have consistently attrib…