Ford · 1989
1989 Ford Bronco II 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
The Ford Bronco II is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) that was manufactured by the American manufacturer Ford. Closely matching the first-generation Ford Bronco in size, the Bronco II was sold for the 1984 to 1990 model years, alongside the third and fourth generations of Ford's full-size Bronco.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | 523 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABEL MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY BE MISSING FROM FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
167 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 31 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Ford Bronco II 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1989 Ford Bronco II 2WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1989 Ford Bronco II 2WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 Ford Bronco II 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1989 Ford Bronco II 2WD?
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford Bronco II 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.