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1988 Ford Bronco

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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6 current

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 1995212 · manufacturer campaign 95S28

29 November 1995

Transport Canada lists: Aerostar 1988–1991 · Bronco 1988–1993 · Crown 1988–1989 · Escort 1988–1990 · and 9 more

What is wrong

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE OR UNATTENDED.

What the dealer will do

IGNITION SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN SWITCH.

834,368 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1994016 · manufacturer campaign 93E37

2 February 1994

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1988 · Ranger 1988

What is wrong

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. NITROUS OXIDE LEVELS EXCEED THE STANDARD.

What the dealer will do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REVISED STARTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OWNER GUIDE. CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE ENGINE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS MODIFIED AND EXHAUST SYSTEM CATALYSTS REPLACED.

7,563 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 1991021 · manufacturer campaign 91S25

11 February 1991

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1986–1988 · Ranger 1986–1988 · Taurus 1986–1989 · Sable 1986–1989

What is wrong

THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES RECALL 90-27 FOR VEHICLES IN THE MARITIMES. THE THROTTLE MAY STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION DUE TO LINKAGE BINDING CAUSED BY CORROSION. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RUN AT HIGHER THAN IDLE SPEED WHEN THE THROTTLE IS RELEASED AND COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT DRIVER CONTROL RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH.

What the dealer will do

A STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVE, WHICH WILL BE PLACED OVER THE HUB ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY, AND A SECONDARY THROTTLE LEVER TO FIT THE SLEEVE, ALONG WITH OTHER MOUNTING PARTS, WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

113,833 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 1990027 · manufacturer campaign 90S02

9 February 1990

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1986–1988 · Ranger 1986–1988 · Taurus 1986–1989 · Sable 1986–1989

What is wrong

RANGER/BRONCO II - 2.9 LITRE ENGINES TAURUS/SABLE - 3.0 LITRE ENGINES NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN NEWFOUNDLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. THE THROTTLE MAY STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION DUE TO LINKAGE BINDING CAUSED BY CORROSION. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RUN AT HIGHER THAN IDLE SPEED WHEN THE THROTTLE IS RELEASED AND COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT DRIVER CONTROL RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE CRASH.

What the dealer will do

ON VEHICLES WITH 2.9 LITRE ENGINES, DEALERS WILL CLEAN, MODIFY AND LUBRICATE THE HUB PIN AND LEVER BUSHINGS WITH A MARINE-TYPE ANTI-SEIZE GREASE. ADDITIONALLY, ON VEHICLES WITH 3.0 LITRE ENGINES, THE HUB PIN LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. NOTE: THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY RECALL NO. 91021.

15,909 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1990003 · manufacturer campaign 89S76

2 January 1990

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1986–1989 · F 1986–1989

What is wrong

NOTE: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES RECALL 88164. VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE YUKON, NOTHWEST TERRITORIES, ALBERTA, EASTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA, N.W. ONTARIO, MANITOBA AND SASKATCHEWAN. A SHORT, U-SHAPED NYLON FUEL TUBE (JUMPER TUBE) LOCATED ON THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER COULD DEVELOP PIN HOLES IN THE TUBING WALL. IF THIS CONDITION SHOULD OCCUR, IT WOULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.

What the dealer will do

A STEEL BRAIDED TEFLON FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND RELATED COMPONENTS WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL GROUND THE FUEL LINE AND ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE. THE U-SHAPED NYLON JUMPER TUBE WILL BE ELIMINATED BY THIS REPLACEMENT FUEL SYSTEM.

62,603 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 1988164 · manufacturer campaign 88S57

2 December 1988

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1986–1989 · F 1986–1989

What is wrong

A SHORT, U-SHAPED NYLON FUEL TUBE (JUMPER TUBE) LOCATED ON THE LEFT-HAND FRAME RAIL CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILTER COULD DEVELOP PIN HOLES IN THE TUBING WALL. IF THIS CONDITION SHOULD OCCUR, IT WOULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.

What the dealer will do

FUEL TUBE WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE HAVING A KRAYTON SLEEVE.

48,466 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

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Common questions

Does the 1988 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 1988 Ford Bronco. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.