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1990 Ford Bronco II Eddie Bauer (RWD)

The 1990 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 $16,432 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 20 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Bronco II measures 161.8 inches long on a 94.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,287 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,432 ($40,860 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.9L (177 cid) Cologne V6
Displacement2.9 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 4,600 rpm
Torque170 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity23 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15"
Wheels Rear15"
Dimensions & Weight
Length161.8 in
Width68 in
Height70.3 in
Wheelbase94 in
Curb Weight3,287 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.5 in
Headroom Rear38.9 in
Legroom Front43.9 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front54.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.9 in
Hip Room Front52.7 in
Hip Room Rear52.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford BRONCO II. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 8, 1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE.

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT.

Remedy: AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA campaign 98E010000

Nov 4, 1991 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE PARK PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS ABUT OR ENGAGE THE PARK GEAR.

Consequence: DRIVER MAY BELIEVE THE VEHICLE IS SAFELY ENGAGED IN PARKWHEN THE GEAR IS NOT TRULY ENGAGED. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE VEHICLE JUMPING OUT OFGEAR UNINTENTIONALLY, VEHICLE ROLLAWAY WHEN PARKED ON A SLOPED SURFACE, ANDINADVERTENT MOTION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. ALL OF THESE CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW PARK PAWL.

NHTSA campaign 91V189000

27 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Ford BRONCO II

Owner Complaints

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford BRONCO II (2 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Service Brakes5
Hydraulic4
Power Train3
Tires3
Electrical System2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 11, 2008 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD BRONCO II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN DRY WEATHER, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLANK FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE ROTOR FAILED. WHEN…”
Apr 19, 2004 · Electrical System Fire
“MY LAST TWO ALTERNATORS BURST INTO FLAMES. THE MECHANIC WHO CHANGED THE LAST ONE SAID THAT HE "HAS REPLACED HUNDREDS" IN THE LAST TEN YEARS *AK”
Mar 19, 2004 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“THERMOSTAT CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *AK”
Nov 27, 2000 · Tires Crash 3 injuries
“DURING A CROSS COUNTRY TRIP WE EXPERIENCED SEVERE TIRE BLOW OUT ON OUR LEFT REAR TIRE AT 65 MPH ON GEORGIA HIGHWAY 70 OUTSIDE DALTON GA. THE BLOW OUR CAUSE OUR '90 FORD BRONCO II TO GO OFF THE HIGHWAY…”
Nov 13, 2000 · Tires 1 injury
“FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER, CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES FROM ACCIDENT. *SLC”

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 1990 FORD BRONCO II. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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