This is the third time I inhaled burnt wire and couldn't get it to stop, than lose light in the dark,and I did once have ford service to see to the problem and they only found battery clamp wasn't tight but no wieing burning, and I have discovery a two year later it losed the light and the plug of the light switch melted , after I repalce it, I still smell the burning wireing. I am getting nervous of if it does catch on fire after hearing of recalled .
1991 Ford Bronco electrical problems
11 complaints (34% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 34%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash5
- Ignition: switch3
- Wiring: front underhood1
- Wiring1
- Alternator/generator/regulator1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Bronco electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Ford Bronco electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details
What 1991 Ford Bronco owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When attempting to start vehicle by placing the key in vehicle ignition key will not fit in ignition, causing a no start situation. Please provide any further details.
Parked vehicle, ignition off, approximately 20 minutes later vehicle on fire started under hood.
While driving smoke came from under the dashboard and before driver could get out of vehicle, vehicle burst into flames. Vehicle has been totalled.
The ingnition switch need to be replaced, dealer said ignition was burn out.please describe .
Driving to store, noticed smoke, pulled over, fire coming from dashboard on driver's side, windshield shattered.
While parking the vehicle caught fire, caused by the ignition switch.please describe.
Electrical system fire caused by wiring harness catching fire. Tt
Vehicle caught on fire in alternator after being parked. Tt
While driving, smeel of plastic burning, under the dash compartment electrical short vehicle burned, will provide more information. Tt
Questions about the 1991 Ford Bronco electrical
Does the 1991 Ford Bronco have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the electrical of the 1991 Ford Bronco, 34% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Ford Bronco electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Bronco electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V071000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Bronco have the most electrical problems?
The Ford Bronco model years with the most electrical complaints are 2022 (40 complaints), 2021 (29 complaints) and 2023 (26 complaints).
Other 1991 Ford Bronco problems
Acceleration 4Fuel system 4Engine 3Seats 3Brakes 2Steering 2Transmission 2Body 1Tires 1
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