1989 Ford Bronco

$6,995
from
7
listings
$7K–$55K
price range
Low$6,995
High$55,000
From$6,995
Avg Mileage60,714 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 7 active dealer listings as of

1989 Ford Bronco Pricing

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Ford Bronco Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 109 complaints, the 1989 Ford Bronco rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
109
Complaints
2
Crashes
19
Fires
Recall Findings
89V2200001989-21-11
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.

VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1989 Ford Bronco's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 109 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System31
02Engine And Engine Cooling16
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
04Fuel System, Gasoline8
05Steering6
109 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Bronco Fuel Economy

11–18mpg combined
·
10-16city
·
12-21hwy
·
$2,450-$4,000/yr

Fuel economy for the 1989 Ford Bronco ranges from 11 to 18 MPG combined across 14 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Bronco II 2WD - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco II 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
17mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco II 4WD - Manual 5-spd
17mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco II 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
16mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city19 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Manual 5-spd
15mpg
4.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
14 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
12 city16 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Manual 4-spd
14mpg
4.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
13 city15 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 3-spd
13mpg
4.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
12 city14 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Manual 5-spd
13mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city14 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 3-spd
12mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city12 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Manual 4-spd
12mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city13 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Bronco 4WD - Automatic 3-spd
11mpg
5.8L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
10 city12 hwy~$4,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1989 Ford Bronco

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (15%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1989.

Buying a 1989 Ford Bronco?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1989 Ford Bronco a good car to buy?

The 1989 Ford Bronco has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Ford Bronco?

There are 1 documented recall for the 1989 Ford Bronco. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 1989 Ford Bronco?

Fuel economy ranges from 11 to 18 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $1856 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1989 Ford Bronco?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 1989 Ford Bronco, based on 109 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 1989 compare to other Ford Bronco years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Ford Bronco model years. Visit the Ford Bronco buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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