1989 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer (RWD)
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- Photo: Ford Bronco II in Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Stock 86 bronco by Fxnick, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '89-'90 Ford Bronco II by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Bronco II by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1989 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer (RWD) is a 140-hp 2.9-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $17,522 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Bronco II measures 161.0 inches long on a 94.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,317 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,522 ($45,925 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.9L (177 cid) Cologne V6 |
| Displacement | 2.9 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 69 in |
| Wheelbase | 94 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,317 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford BRONCO II. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 5, 1989 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY BE MISSING FROM FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL AND HUBASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL RETAINING KEYS IN FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WHERE MISSING.
NHTSA campaign 89V109000
39 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Ford BRONCO II
Owner Complaints
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford BRONCO II (3 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Fuel System | 7 |
| Gasoline | 7 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1989 FORD BRONCO II. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.