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1996 Ford Bronco visibility problems

13 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
16%
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Glass, side/rear
    6
  • Power window devices and controls
    3
  • Windshield
    2
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    1

At what mileage

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Ford Bronco visibility problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Ford Bronco owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · ID · fire

While driving vehicle would not go forward. Consumer stated transmission went out. Dealer contacted. *ak cruise control and door locks are inoperative. Emergency brake light stays illuminated. Front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. Head lights will not shut off. Thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. The struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. Transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. Driver side seat belt inoperative. Electrical switch that adjusts the driver seat shorted out and caught fire in the engine compartment, ground cable on the battery broke causing computer to be inoperative, starter switch, solenoid, lock cylinder, circuit breaker, and tem sensor were replaced. Air conditioner failed and vents do not work.

Filed Mar 6, 2002 · Visibility · CA

After turning on rear defogger, rear windshield shattered. This was the third time that this incident had occurred. Dealer notified. *ak consumer states there is a tsb that states the current weatherstrip caused a chemical reaction with the silver in the heating element and replacing the glass only may not resolve the problem.

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Visibility · DE

While rear defroster was on rear window shattered into small pieces. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Occurred twice.

Filed May 18, 2000 · Visibility · CA

Consumer was traveling about 15mph on a country road and heard a bang sound like a gun being fired . There was an explosion of glass shattering coming from the rear window, everywhere. Be advised that this incident happened twice.

Filed Mar 12, 2000 · Visibility · WY

Back electric window implodes throwing glass into the bronco. This is the second time it has happened. The first time it imploded we were sitting in the bronco (it was not running) the sencond time it happened we were driving. The sound is so loud we almost ran off the road from fear. Neither time we were using the back window. I am afraid that either the glass blowing in will hurt someone or cause the driver to get into an accident. There has to be something wrong with the unit if this continues to be a problem. I want to find out if other bronco owners are having the same problem. Thank you myra hopper

Filed Jun 17, 1998 · Visibility · NJ

While driving approximately 55-60 MPH, on two different occasions in raining weather, rear defogger on, the rear window exploded and glass fell into inside of vehicle. Similar incidents occurred 11/97 and 04/98, dealer notified, vehicle has no warranty.

Filed Apr 24, 1998 · Visibility · NJ

On two occasions while driving the rear window shattered for no apparent reason. Imploded into vehicle, glass propelled throughout passenger area.

Filed Mar 1, 1998 · Visibility · SD

Rear sliding window implodes inside the vehicle.

Filed Feb 10, 1998 · Visibility · PA

Rear window exploded twice.

Filed Mar 25, 1997 · Visibility · NY

While driving on highway at 65 MPH, turned on defroster, heard noise, rear tailgate glass window shattered into rear of vehicle; three occurrences; according to dealer, could be a reaction to gaskets or sealing around window, replaced glass.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Bronco visibility

Does the 1996 Ford Bronco have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Ford Bronco, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Bronco visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Bronco visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Bronco have the most visibility problems?

The Ford Bronco model years with the most visibility complaints are 2023 (96 complaints), 2022 (75 complaints) and 2021 (17 complaints).

Other 1996 Ford Bronco problems

Acceleration 22Brakes 16Electrical 10Transmission 8Suspension 5Engine 4Tires 4Body 3Lights 3Steering 3Airbags 2Seat belts 2Seats 2Wheels 2

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