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1996 Ford Bronco brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 18 complaints for the 1996 Ford Bronco, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
18 17% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

While driving vehicle would not go forward. Consumer stated transmission went out. Dealer contacted. Cruise control and door locks are inoperative. Emergency brake light stays illuminated. Front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. Head lights will not shut off. Thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. The struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative.

November 2001 Fire

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

Reported at 60,000 miles, September 2002

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