1992 FORD BRONCO Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 92V006000 on 03/05/1992
- Component:
- Structure:body:door
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1991 - 10/31/1991
- Affected:
- 190,000
- Defect:
- Water can enter the door latch release cable. if the vehicle is operated in below freezing temperatures, the water in the door latch release cable can freeze and cause the latch mechanism to malfunction.
- Consequence:
- The malfunction of the door latch release can result inthree different problems: 1) the door will not be able to be relatched, 2) theinside door handle can become inoperative, and 3) the door could appear to belatched when it is not, allowing the door to open unexpectedly if it is jarred,and increasing the risk of injury to the adjacent seat occupant.
- Correction:
- Revised door release cables and water shields will be installed.
- Notes:
- System: structure; door latch.vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles, light trucks and medium trucks.
- Campaign:
- 94V169001 on 11/22/1994
- Component:
- Parking brake:conventional
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1991 - 04/30/1994
- Affected:
- 835,791
- Defect:
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Consequence:
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. the parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Correction:
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
- Notes:
- System: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles with manual transmissions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 01X001000 on 05/21/2001
- Component:
- Tires:tread/belt
- Affected:
- 13,000,000
- Defect:
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. vehicle description: the vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with firestone wilderness at tires or may have had wilderness at tires installed during the firestone recall launched in august 2000. certain 1991 throught 2002 ford explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 explorer sport, and sport trac certain 1997 through 2002 mercury mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 ranger certain 1999 through 2001 expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year f-series certain 1991 through 1994 bronco note: both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.
- Consequence:
- Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
- Correction:
- The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
- Campaign:
- 06E026000 on 03/22/2006
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 61,944
- Defect:
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Correction:
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1992 FORD BRONCO TSBs (59)
- Bulletin:
- 942318
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid *tw
- Bulletin:
- 942415
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- upgrade kit for the e40d transmission. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95210
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- engine hesitation/surge during light acceleration. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95212
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- vehicles may exhibit a shift concern. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95310
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- new torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95521
- Component:
- 114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
- Summary:
- under hood wire harness may become chafed. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9568
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- revised oil pan gasket. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9585
- Component:
- 221200 seats:front assembly:recliner
- Summary:
- a rattle from the split seat bench may be due to a loose or missing seat bushing. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9588
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9597
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- BC4321950705
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 951112
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 951113
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC2922950401
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- BC0131960102
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- 4x4 front axles must use hypoid 4x4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4x4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. it is not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in these front axles.
- Bulletin:
- 95212
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- Bulletin:
- 96249
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96221
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962612
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97310
- Component:
- 021242 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket
- Summary:
- Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9747
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC3287970206
- Component:
- 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Summary:
- The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9778
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Headlamp- headlamp housing melts- ambulance and emergency vehicles only. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9768
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 98021698318
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Performance enhancement for defroster. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A13
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A37
- Component:
- 041000 service brakes, air:controls
- Summary:
- The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98419
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9864
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9873
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98113
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Subject pertaining to red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98123
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99816
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99129
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 12905
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 983074
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99222
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 98167
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 98168
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd
- Bulletin:
- 0011
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.
- Bulletin:
- 0012
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 0013
- Component:
- 050000 parking brake
- Summary:
- Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 0015
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 0038
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 985A46
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drift or pull to the left while braking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96728
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 985A12
- Component:
- 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
- Summary:
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4626
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information on vehicles exhibiting and o/d off lamp flashing with diagnostic trouble code 62 / 628 / 1728. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99152
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 002310
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01156
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01B77
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03148
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt
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