The 1990 Ford Bronco's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 66 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1990 Ford Bronco has accumulated 66 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System17

02Service Brakes, Hydraulic11

03Seats6

04Fuel System, Gasoline6

05Tires4

66 total across 1 model years (1990–1990)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Bronco Fuel Economy

12–18mpg combined

10-16city

12-20hwy

$2,450-$3,650/yr

With 11 configurations tested, the 1990 Ford Bronco ranges from 12 to 18 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Bronco II 2WD - Manual 5-spd

18mpg

2.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city20 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 - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

4.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

12 city16 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

Bronco 4WD - Manual 5-spd

14mpg

4.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

Bronco 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

13mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

11 city16 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor

Bronco 4WD - Manual 5-spd

13mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

11 city15 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 - Automatic 4-spd

12mpg

5.8L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

10 city14 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 1990 Ford Bronco

37States

28%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

3,81815%

FLFlorida

1,6937%

CACalifornia

1,5786%

MIMichigan

1,4836%

GAGeorgia

1,1895%

PAPennsylvania

1,1485%

AZArizona

8393%

MOMissouri

8173%

DEDelaware

7773%

NCNorth Carolina

7343%

COColorado

7273%

DCWashington DC

6973%

OHOhio

6863%

ILIllinois

6703%

MDMaryland

6252%

TNTennessee

5182%

NYNew York

5052%

WAWashington

5042%

OKOklahoma

4952%

ALAlabama

4942%

NJ392

UT360

NH346

OR315

IN314

MN286

NV259

ID247

RI242

MA236

CT215

AR194

IA187

KY179

WI164

VA157

NM150

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1990.

1990 Ford Bronco Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1990 Ford Bronco a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1990 Ford Bronco. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 1990 Ford Bronco?

You'll get between 12 and 18 MPG combined from the 1990 Ford Bronco, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1990 Ford Bronco?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 66 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.