My 1993 ford bronco has an esof (electronic shift on the fly) transfer case. With four wheel drive engaged, on road and off, whenever the vehicle is coasting the truck will suddenly act like it is no longer in gear. Shifting into park and and back will not change anything. The truck must be taken out of four wheel drive in order to start driving again. I believe this to be dangerous as it could allow me to not react in the case of an emergency. It think that it is a similar problem to the recall 93v089000.
The worst 1993 Ford Bronco problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes14
- Transmission8
- Tires6
- Body3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford Bronco
Recalls 5
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
- Risk
- As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169001 · Recall details
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
- Risk
- If one of the u-clip nuts fractures, the bumper will loosen and rattle causing fracture of the remaining u-clip nuts, resulting in separation of the bumper from the vehicle. If the bumper were to detach from the vehicle while it is being driven, a vehicle collision could result.
- Remedy
- Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.
Recall number 94V018000 · Recall details
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- The transfer cases have been built with the wrong electric shift motor. The transfer cases can slip out of the 4 x 4 high gear position during coasting in forward gears or with power applied in reverse gear.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the vehicle can roll freely as if inneutral position regardless of the transmission gear selector position. This canresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace defective transfer cases with the correct version.
Recall number 93V089000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford Bronco 71
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 upshift
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and...
- Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994...
1993 Ford Bronco fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16-17 | 13-14 |
| 5.8L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 12 |
What 1993 Ford Bronco owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and caused another vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and there were unknown injuries sustained that required medical attention. It was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact did not disclose where the vehicle was taken for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH while coasting he attempted to accelerate and the vehicle would not respond. The contact stated that the defect was only occurred after the vehicle was coasting. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who determined that the transfer cases slipped out of the 4x4 gear during the incident. The contact indicated that he experienced the same defect listed in the federal safety agency campaign number 93v089000 (power train) but the manufacturer did not include the vehicle in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 37,000. Update 4/7/14 va the consumer requested assistance with having ford reimburse the $1,500 for repair of the vehicle. The consumer believes the vehicle should have been included in the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact stated that while parked, the emergency brake was engaged and failed to respond. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 94v169001 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in the expired recall. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact stated that while parked he attempted to apply the parking brake but it dropped to the floor board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brakes would have to be replaced. After the repairs the failure recurred. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000). The dealer stated that the parts would not be available until december of 2007. The contact felt that the wait time for the recall repair was excessive. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 126,000. Updated 10/26/07.
1993 eddie bauer bronco right front tire blew out. *ts when the tire blewout the consumer lost control o the vehicle and ended up in a shallow ditch. The consumer was able to get the vehicle back on the road and put the spare tire on. The remaining tires were driven another 10000 miles then removed due to bulges in the sidewall. The tires were t hen stored in the consumer's shed. The consumer received a recall on the tire and contacted the manufacturer. The consumer was told to take the tire to the tire dealer and have the tire sent to them. The consumer received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the tires were no longer under warranty because they weren't on the truck.
Right side dash board loose. Need to replace the bracket I think there was a recall on it.
On two seperate occasions, tire tread separated from the tires when traveling 60-65 MPH. The tires are firestone firehawk atx 33x12.50r15lt mounted on a 1993 ford bronco. On the second occasion, the tread separation resulted in loss of control of the vehicle and a single car accident into a gaurd rail. The second failed tire is still available. All firestone tires have since been replaced on the vehicle.
On april 25, 2003, I was driving to kansas city, mo. From tulsa, ok. On I-44. Pursuant to the posted speed limit, I was travelling at or near 75 m.p.h. There was only myself and my dog in the car. Suddenly, there was a loud noise from the back of my car, a 1993 ford bronco. Actually, it sounded more like an explosion. The car immedeatly went up on two wheels towards a barricade. I tried to correct it and lost control the other direction. The dog, a one hundred pound lab, was thrown into the front seat. I thought I was going to get killed and shut my eyes. When I opened them, I was perpindicular to traffic on the interstate. I regained my composure and pulled to the side of the road. I got out to investigate the anamoly and found a firestone wilderness at, size: 31x10.5, dot #vd60 aw3 497. With the tread 3/4 detached. The muffler was smashed, the wheel well was shoved into the back seat well past the point where it was when I had last observed it. The electrical system (I.e. Brake lights and tail lights) was inoperable. I put a spare on the car and had it changed a few harrowing hours later after driving on the shoulder for some time at 25 m.p.h. As I had no idea what type of structural damage may have occured. I did wait for a state trooper for some time but none showed. I still maintain possession of the tire.
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Questions about the 1993 Ford Bronco
Is the 1993 Ford Bronco reliable?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the 1993 Ford Bronco, fewer than a typical Bronco model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford Bronco?
Brakes, with 14 complaints. Next is transmission (8).
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Bronco have?
5 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, parking brake and structure.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Bronco brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V169001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Bronco have bad brakes?
The Ford Bronco model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (42 complaints), 2022 (42 complaints) and 1995 (35 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Ford Bronco get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Ford Bronco range from 12 to 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 16-17 highway.
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