1994 Ford Bronco brakes problems

42 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 130,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 42
of this car's complaints: 46%
typical mileage: 130,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
18
Foundation components: disc: rotor
9
Foundation components
8
Foundation components: disc
4
Foundation components: disc: caliper
2
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Conventional
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Bronco brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford Bronco brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 11 Brake failure 5

Related recalls

Parking brake: conventionalReported September 7, 1994 · 835,791 vehicles affected

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

What 1994 Ford Bronco owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · KS

Parking brake does not hold. I can not park on incline. If parking brake is applied fully at 15 MPH it takes 45 yards to stop. Extremely unsafe!!!

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 78,500 miles · MI · fire

The vehicle was parked in my school parking lot and caught fire hours after parking it. Vehicle is a total loss.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 175,000 miles · MD

The 1994 ford bronco equipped with speed control had ford recall no. 05s28 accomplished in 2008. In 2012 the wiring overheated and caused damage and a leak to the master cylinder reservoir and had to be disconnected. When ford was contacted they instructed that the recall had been accomplished and they could not warranty the part.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford bronco. The contact stated that the parking brake does not hold. On several occasions, he applied the parking brake and the vehicle rolled in the direction of the hill on where it was parked. The dealer stated that the federal safety agency campaign id number 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) was not an active recall. The manufacturer stated that the recall was not in their database and refused to perform the repair. The current mileage was 180,781 and failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Updated 03/09/09. *lj updated 03/11/09.

Filed Dec 15, 2003 · Brakes · 144,000 miles · SC

Parking brake slipped when applied, causing the vehicle to roll freely. This vehicle was manufactured on march 1994. Dealer and manufacturer stated we didn't care when it was manufactured in 1994, there was not recall on this vehicle.

Filed May 29, 2001 · Brakes · WI

Vehicle was pulling sharply to the left when braking at highway speed. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem stilloccurring. Please feel free to provide us with any further information concerning this matter.

Filed May 5, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Full-size bronco pulls hard left (into oncoming traffic lane) upon braking. Worse on hard braking but occurs at all speeds. Brakes were just replaced by dealer 6 weeks ago - same thing. Dealer said there is tsb advising to swap wheels and brake pads. It reduced problem, but left pull still bad enough to pull vehicle into oncoming traffic upon hard braking - unsafe. Driver must steer right to maintain straight course upon all types of braking. Ford and the federal safety agency knows about this safety issue - does someone have to die to get a real fix? This truck is huge and it may be innocent victim gets hit in head-on collision. Please review and see if there is a real fix, not swapping disk pads to mask the real design flaw issue.

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Brakes · NV

Total loss of braking due to malfunctioning of master cylinder. Dealer notified and mad e repairs. Eporting this incident to the federal safety agency.

Filed Jun 8, 1998 · Brakes, Suspension · WA

When making standard braking procedures vehicle will pull to right which could cause loss of control. Dealer has switched brake calipers, now vehicle pulls to left, cannot identify problem.

Filed Dec 4, 1997 · Brakes · NJ

Anti lock brake system failed, resulting in a collision.

Questions about the 1994 Ford Bronco brakes

Does the 1994 Ford Bronco have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford Bronco, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1994 Ford Bronco brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 130,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1994 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).