1996 Ford Bronco service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Ford Bronco — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While approaching an intersection, the consumer applied the brake pedal, and it had gone to the floor. The consumer pumped the brakes, and vehicle had come to an abrupt stop. Ph the consumer found that the brake line had rusted and burst which caused the braking fluid to leak. Scc”
filed Dec 9, 2002
“While driving the abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also, the passenger side front wheel lug nut sheared off, almost causing a loss of vehicle control. *ak”
filed Sep 29, 1999
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% |
| 1995 Bronco | 34 | 36% |
| 1994 Bronco | 37 | 41% |
| 1993 Bronco | 12 | 30% |
| 1992 Bronco | 4 | 11% |
| 1991 Bronco | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 Bronco | 9 | 16% |
| 1989 Bronco | 10 | 12% |
| 1988 Bronco | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 Bronco | 3 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.