1999 Ford Bronco Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 6, 2006 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bronco years
Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Bronco. That ranks 9th out of 11 Bronco model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Ford Bronco
Ford Bronco (6th generation) in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Ford Bronco problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~80,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~105,000 mi
Equipment1 · ~105,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~105,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%80,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling150%105,000——
Equipment150%105,000——
Power Train150%105,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512006: 120061

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Ford Bronco recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Ford Bronco.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The transmission linkage is off, the air continuing controls itself, the cd changer is defective, the check engine light will not go off. *nm

Power Train · received Oct 6, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10170053

Consumer parked the vehicle in the front of the house, went into the house for only a few minutes, when the neighbor knocked on the door to inform them the vehicle was on fire. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. However, vehicle was totaled.*ak

Electrical System · received Feb 22, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10112887

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Bronco?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Bronco?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Ford Bronco a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bronco model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.