The 1989 Ford Hy-Rail Bronco has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,419 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
KEYS ATTACHED TO THE KEY RING OF AN IGNITION KEY WHILE IT IS IN THE VEHICLE IGNITION CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE STEERING LOCK RECEIVER AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.
A SHIELD WILL BE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HELD IN PLACE BY THE STEERING LOCK BAND.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While driving about any mph engine will suddenly start stalling, without a prior warning. Had contacted dealer about the problem, please provide more information.*ak”
“Consumer has replaced several ignition modules but vehicle continued to cut off, ignition switch recall exhibits symptoms of consumers complaints. Nlm”
“Engine heads have cracks in them/ and they open up after a certain amount of time. *ak”
“Starters failed. Nlm”
“Battery failed. Nlm”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Ford Hy-Rail Bronco as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.