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1997 Ford Bronco: Recalls, Problems & MPG

Here are the deets on the 1997 Ford Bronco: 0 recalls, 1 owner complaint.

0vehicle recalls
1owner complaints
0mention a crash
–best combined mpg
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There isn't much public data on the 1997 Ford Bronco yet, so we start with what helps most: the repair manual options.

Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.

Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 1997 Ford Bronco.

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Recalls

0 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.

1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Exterior lights Equipment recall #06E025000 · 2006 · 1,450 vehicles

What's wrong: Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "lamps,…

Why it matters: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

The fix: Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. The recall is expected to begin during April 2006.

Most-reported problems

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.

Fuel system1

What owners describe

The 1997 Ford Bronco has 1 owner complaints, ranking #16 of 16 Bronco model years for complaints (well below the 88 average). Neighboring years: 1996 (81 complaints, 1 recalls), 1998 (2 complaints, 0 recalls).

FAQ

Does the 1997 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 1997 Ford Bronco, but 1 equipment or tire recalls may apply. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common 1997 Ford Bronco problems?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are fuel system (1).

Where can I get a 1997 Ford Bronco repair manual?

eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.

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