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1987 Ford Bronco IIProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 43 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
43
Crashes
5
Fires
15
Recalls
3
TSBs
18
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 43 complaints, 5 crashes, 15 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

rough idle at start

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

wont start

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

6 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 10K miles.

!Inspect the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyMED
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: Speed Control (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control6 (14%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly4 (9%)
Electrical System:ignition3 (7%)
Electrical System:wiring3 (7%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood3 (7%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System3 (7%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (5%)
Fuel System2 (5%)

1987 Ford Bronco II: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford Bronco II, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,900 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 10K-mile mark.

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford Bronco II, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front:buckle assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford Bronco II, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring Issues

Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford Bronco II, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring-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.

Complaint trend by year

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3
02
2
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1
04
2
05

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Ford Bronco II. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

87V039000Mar 1987

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH IMPROPER LUG NUTS.

87V070000May 1987

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

STICKERS CONCERNING HANDLING AND MANEUVERABILITY WHICH ARE AFFIXED TO DRIVERS SUN VISOR SLEEVES DO NOT MEET CRITERIA FOR PERMANENT ADHESION.

87V139000Oct 1987

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (6)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP97006ClosedOpened Dec 1997 · closed May 1999

VEHICLE ROLLOVER

STRUCTURE

EA88033ClosedOpened May 1988 · closed Jan 1989

UNDER SEAT FIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EA89013ClosedOpened Feb 1989 · closed Oct 1990

ROLLOVER PROPENSITY

SUSPENSION

EA90042ClosedOpened Aug 1990 · closed Dec 1991

THROTTLE STICKING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

PE88008ClosedOpened Nov 1987 · closed May 1988

LUMBAR SWTCH HRNESS FIRES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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This is the worst model year for the Ford Bronco II according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

1987 Ford Bronco II vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

43

Class avg

27

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical special purpose vehicle 2wd vehicles.

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. 43 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1987 Ford Bronco II: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Ford Bronco II?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Ford Bronco II is related to the speed control, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Ford Bronco II reliable?
The 1987 Ford Bronco II has 43 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 15 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 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 1987 Ford Bronco II have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Ford Bronco II has 3 recalls 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 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 9,900 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1987 Ford Bronco II data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
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