1988 Ford Bronco engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1988 Ford Bronco — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic. *ak”
filed Feb 25, 2004
“The engine at highway speed. The consumer stated the vehicle was towed. *ak three engines were replaced due to faulty manufacturing. In two of the incidents, the consumer's son was able to remove the vehicle from the highway without injury. Both engines failed after 50-60 miles on them. *ph *jb”
filed Jul 17, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
9864 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 1998
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Bronco | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 Bronco | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Bronco | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 Bronco | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 Bronco | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 Bronco | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 Bronco | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 Bronco | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 Bronco | 3 | 9% |
| 1990 Bronco | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 Bronco | 13 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 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.