1997 Ford Bronco Problems, Recalls & Reliability

1 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1997 Ford Bronco, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

1Complaints
0/100Trouble index
1Recalls

Few reports

Where 1997 sits among all Bronco years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Fuel system 1 complaints (100%)

Recalls (1)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 06E025000 2006

CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN…

Fix: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.

Technical service bulletins

9 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and wheels & tires — are on file for the 1997 Ford Bronco. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 1997 Bronco TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 1997 Ford Bronco reliable?

The 1997 Ford Bronco drew 1 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2022).

Does the 1997 Ford Bronco have recalls?

1 recall campaign applies to the 1997 Ford Bronco. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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.