1986 Ford Bronco electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1986 Ford Bronco — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“You broadcasted the recall settlement for ford ignition modules,yetmy local dealers seem oblivious to the recall ,what do I need to get another ignition module that you people got ford to settle on. *ak”
filed Oct 12, 2001
“Good morning! I am writing to add my voice to what is apparently a growing chorus of persons who have experienced ignition failures on ford motor company products. I have been unable to contact fmc directly through their web site, as their owner registration form is, itself, suffering a failure…”
filed Oct 24, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
Electrical System problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 11 | 23% |
| 2024 Bronco | 17 | 24% |
| 2023 Bronco | 22 | 10% |
| 2022 Bronco | 37 | 10% |
| 2021 Bronco | 28 | 13% |
| 1996 Bronco | 10 | 12% |
| 1995 Bronco | 14 | 15% |
| 1994 Bronco | 10 | 11% |
| 1993 Bronco | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 Bronco | 5 | 14% |
| 1991 Bronco | 11 | 34% |
| 1990 Bronco | 18 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1986 Ford Bronco
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.