My last two alternators burst into flames. The mechanic who changed the last one said that he "has replaced hundreds" in the last ten years
1990 Ford Bronco II: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 26 complaints about the 1990 Ford Bronco II describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
- 19942
- 19906
What owners say
Right front ABS brakes failed. Also vehicle caught on fire. Sourc eof fire unknown.
While driving vehicle, smelled something burning, very shortly afterwards had a loss of brake power, the hub area of the wheel was in flames.
Friend was driving vehicle, while driving, smelled something burning, tried to applied brakes, wheel well hub area was in flames, brakes failed to work.
Consumer was driving the vehicle and the vehicle caught fire. Tt
The alternator caused the truck to catch on fire. Please explain. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1990 Ford Bronco II fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1990 Ford Bronco II?
6 of 26 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Bronco II (23%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford Bronco II?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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