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1989 Ford Bronco

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 1995212 · manufacturer campaign 95S28

29 November 1995

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1988–1991 · Bronco 1988–1993 · Crown 1988–1989 · Escort 1988–1990 · and 9 more

What is wrong

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED.

What the dealer will do

IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN SWITCH.

834,368 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1990003 · manufacturer campaign 89S76

2 January 1990

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1986–1989 · F 1986–1989

What is wrong

NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES RECALL 88164. VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE YUKON, NOTHWEST TERRITORIES, ALBERTA, EASTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA, N.W. ONTARIO, MANITOBA AND SASKATCHEWAN. A SHORT, U-SHAPED NYLON FUEL TUBE (JUMPER TUBE) LOCATED ON THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER COULD DEVELOP PIN HOLES IN THE TUBING WALL. IF THIS CONDITION SHOULD OCCUR, IT WOULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.

What the dealer will do

A STEEL BRAIDED TEFLON FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL GROUND THE FUEL LINE AND ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE. THE U-SHAPED NYLON JUMPER TUBE WILL BE ELIMINATED BY THIS REPLACEMENT FUEL SYSTEM.

62,603 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 1989097 · manufacturer campaign 89S69

13 July 1989

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1989 · Ranger 1989

What is wrong

ON 4X4 VEHICLES, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. IF THE KEY IS MISSING, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING NUT MAY LOOSEN. THIS COULD LEAD TO WHEEL BEARING NOISE AND POSSIBLE DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What the dealer will do

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND MISSING RETAINING KEYS WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY.

2,010 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1988164 · manufacturer campaign 88S57

2 December 1988

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1986–1989 · F 1986–1989

What is wrong

A SHORT, U-SHAPED NYLON FUEL TUBE (JUMPER TUBE) LOCATED ON THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER COULD DEVELOP PIN HOLES IN THE TUBING WALL. IF THIS CONDITION SHOULD OCCUR, IT WOULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.

What the dealer will do

FUEL TUBE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A KRAYTON SLEEVE.

48,466 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

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Common questions

Does the 1989 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 1989 Ford Bronco. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.