Jul 25

PSA: Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk

Ouch. Ford is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire.

https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/ford-recalls-half-million-broncos-due-engine-fire-135051635

Jul 25, 2026

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· Jul 26

They had that same problem with engine fires back in the late '80s/ early '90s. You'd think they'd have that stuff figured out by now.

· Jul 26

The problem is with the engine compartment wiring harness, which can rub against nearby components until the insulation wears through. Supposedly this affects 1% of the Broncos which is actually quite a few.

My wife likes the looks of them (chick car?) but I won't let her get one because it reminds me too much of Jeep which is the least reliable thing you can buy.

· Jul 26

Funny. My wife likes them too. I like the 1970s version and they are quite popular these days. Cheap version of a Land Cruiser or Range Rover. Very cheap version.