1989 Ford Bronco service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Ford Bronco — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving would step on brake pedal to stop or to reduce the speed of the vehicle, but brakes will not activate on time. Had contacted dealer. Please provide more information.*ak”
filed Mar 14, 2002
“When applying brakes brake lights did not come on until consumer pressed brakes a second time. Consumer stated that someone could rear end him because brake lights were not coming on.*ak”
filed Apr 20, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Bronco years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Bronco | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Bronco | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Bronco | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 Bronco | 15 | 19% |
| 1995 Bronco | 34 | 36% |
| 1994 Bronco | 37 | 41% |
| 1993 Bronco | 12 | 30% |
| 1992 Bronco | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 Bronco | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 Bronco | 9 | 16% |
| 1988 Bronco | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 Bronco | 3 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.