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1985 Ford Bronco Ii

Based on reports from 23 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
23
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Recalls
1
TSBs
17
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 23 complaints, 1 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:ignition:switchHIGH

4 owners reported electrical system:ignition:switch issues — failures commonly reported around 106K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical System:ignition:switch (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:ignition:switch4 (17%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission3 (13%)
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash3 (13%)
Structure:frame And Members2 (9%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (9%)
Steering1 (4%)
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch1 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp1 (4%)

1985 Ford Bronco Ii: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues

Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 106,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 106K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash Issues

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

07E064000Oct 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford Bronco Ii is the 1987 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1985 Ford Bronco Ii vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

23

Class avg

24

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other special purpose vehicle 4wd vehicles from 1985.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1985 Ford Bronco Ii: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii is related to the electrical system:ignition:switch, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii reliable?
The 1985 Ford Bronco Ii has 23 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1985 Ford Bronco Ii problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii have any recalls?
Yes, the 1985 Ford Bronco Ii has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Bronco Ii problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 106,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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