1991 Ford Bronco Problems, Recalls & Reliability
37 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1991 Ford Bronco, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 6 defect investigations. It scores 18/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1991 Ford Bronco has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 1991 sits among all Bronco years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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…
Fix: 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.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 93V125000.
Technical service bulletins
48 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and engine — are on file for the 1991 Ford Bronco. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1991 Bronco TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1991 Ford Bronco reliable?
The 1991 Ford Bronco drew 37 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 18/100, scored against the model's worst year (2022).
What are the most common 1991 Ford Bronco problems?
The top reported problems for the 1991 Ford Bronco are electrical (13 complaints), speed control (4), and fuel system (4).
Does the 1991 Ford Bronco have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 1991 Ford Bronco. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.