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1990 Ford Bronco electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 21 complaints for the 1990 Ford Bronco, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
21 27% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 12
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 12 fires.

What owners wrote

While driving noticed smoke coming out of the right hand dash. Turned the engine off and on the passenger's side there were flames over the windshield.

January 1997 Fire

1990 ford bronco destroyed in fire. Spontaneous fire orginated in engine compartment or under dash inside vehicle while parked on street. Vehicle was not running at the time. Vehicle is a total loss.

Reported at 140,000 miles, January 2003 Fire

Electrical system problems in other years

Electrical system problems across all Ford models