Ford Bronco (1996 and older) SUV | Crossover
Ford Bronco (1996 and older) SUV | Crossover
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[Aug 12, 2002]
cinder
Model Reviewed:
Bronco Eddie Bauer
Strength:
Looks, turning radius and comfort.
Weakness:
IT EATS GAS LIKE NOTHING ELSE ! And i also have this strange " bumping " noise comming somewhere from the rear end at stop and go and over bumps in the road ! if anyone have the same problem and knows what it is, please e-mail me ! I also think that the interior is a little bit to " plastic " and it makes alot of squeeking and rattling noise on rough roads. This is a nice " car " i love the space and it`s really easy to handle for being such a big car and you feel like your " The king of the road " |
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[Aug 06, 2002]
John V
Model Reviewed:
Bronco II Eddie Bauer
Strength:
Turning Radius...Goes anywhere (If you have good tires) Gas Mileage WOW I still get 22 mpg average
Weakness:
watch that short wheel base turn at high speeds....FORD WON"T MAKE ME A NEW ONE Had 150000 when I got her Now just past 260000 miles of GREAT reliability Similar Products Used: Suburbans Jeeps, Land Rovers, THIS IDS THE BEST!!!! |
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[Jul 31, 2002]
matt francis
Model Reviewed:
FIRST OF THE BIG BRONCO,S
Strength:
super strong parts ie(transmissiontransfercase)the most reliable stock motor351m simple electrics
Weakness:
crap steering box(tipreplace all front end bushings cvs radius armsdrag linkand you might get close to normal steering or you can do what most early bronco owners do SUCK IT UP and learn to drive FORD styleRear tail gaterearwheel wells and bottom of main pillars are rust pronereplace stock manualhubs with warns its worth it Simple straightfoward reliable bombproofthese trucks came from an era when function overrode formalthough by todays standard they are damm near antiques just see how many are still out there performing a multituide of tasksthanks to a seemingly endless supply of ford parts and places to purchase them these rigs can do it all[modification]is a broncos middle nameany thing you want to do is pretty much possibleIts a20 to25 year old beast if you put in a semi regular maintaince program you,ll have a truck for life or until your old lady tells you to get rid of that gas guzziling monster!!PSdont get sucked into 4 barrels unless your towing or competingstock 2s and a light foot goes along way towards moderatly tolarable fuel bills Similar Products Used: trucks from the late 70s rule check them out on an indiduial basis some are better than others you decide |
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[Jul 31, 2002]
TRAVIS SUMMERS
Model Reviewed:
XLT 5.8L
Strength:
FULLSIZE PLENTY OF ROOM.SAFE FEELING LOOKS COOL,FULL OF POWER 5.8L
Weakness:
GAS, GAS IT IS ONE COOL RIDE!! IT IS MY SECOND BRONCO XLT.I SOLD MY FIRST ONE AND MISSED IT EVERY SINCE.THIS ONE LIKE MY FIST IS OWSOME IN THE WOODS,SNOW,MUD,HILLS,AND ON THE ROAD. PLENTY OF RAW POWER AND A FEELING OF DOMINANCE WHEN DRIVING.I WAS VERY LUCKY TO FIND ONE WITH ZERO RUST AND PERFECT INTERIOR AND MOTOR. I BOUGHT IT FROM A FORD HATER THAT GOT SEVERAL TRUCKS FROM THE RAIL ROAD. I GOT A AWSOME DEAL IT IS A ALMOST PERFECT TRUCK WITH THE LOWEST BOOK VALUE OF 6000 AND HIGH BOOK OF 12000. IT HAS 252000 MILES AND RUN LIKE NEW (NO SMOKE AND STERING IT TITE.) Similar Products Used: 88 BRONCO XLT 5.8L V8. 94 FORD EXPLORER SPORT |
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[Jul 14, 2002]
Dave
Model Reviewed:
Bronco xlt
Strength:
So much power with the 351 and the bigger rear end, easy to drive for a big (and first) truck
Weakness:
Well, lemme see, I make 6.75 at my job, and it has a 30 gallon gas tank and a big v8..... Had been looking for a first vehicle for a couple months, and decided I wasn't going to buy anything until i could get a Bronco. Came across this in a local news paper, and for the price, I was expecting to have to do some work. This wasn't the case at all. The vehicle was in emaculate condition for being 12 years old... small dent in tail gate and front fender, and needed tires and a windsheild for inspection. That was it! NO rust at all... even on the tail gate. It has the 351 and towing package, I've pulled several tree stumps out with this! Similar Products Used: This is my first vehicle |
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[Jun 14, 2002]
frank waynick
Model Reviewed:
, bronco xl
Strength:
Reliable overall. Good off road for it's size. Good traction control. Good ground clearance. Engine runs VERY smooth and quiet.
Weakness:
5.0 is underpowered! Can't haul over 3,000 pounds unless it's over flat road. Real gas guzzler. 50,000 mile check is a rip off for anywhere from $1000 to $1500.Hubs replaced 3 times in the first 28,000 miles - was told by dealer it was a factory defect so charge. Hubs would not disengage was the specific problem. Overall pretty good truck. A real classic. Bought new in 1996, last year for them, and still have it. May never sell it. Factory defective hubs are VERY common. Good reliable engine, but too underpowered. Get the auto trans if you tow. I paid $17,892 with auto and air in 1996, should have bought two for the value. |
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[Jun 07, 2002]
Kevin Hambidge
Model Reviewed:
Custom
Strength:
Surprisingly handles well for its size, Strong drivetrain, Good looks, Removable top, and o yeah my friends adore it.
Weakness:
Yes the gas mileage. But think about it. Would you feed a tic-tac to Sasquatch and expect him to call it a meal? Hell no! Have to say I love this truck! Unfortunately, the previous owner beat the crap out of it, did his own rewiring, gutted out the interior, and was hit on the skull before working on the engine. Yet I still love it. I bought the truck as a project vehicle and have done some extensive restoring. Yes the truck has some rust spots but nothing too severe to fix. But hey, some battle scars are inevitable from off-road abuse. The stock 302 has never had any major work and neither has the C6 tranny and 9 inch rear end. This beast is strong!!! I will have this bad boy for as long as I live. Similar Products Used: I have respect for Mopar, but they and especially Chevy don't hold a candle to the Bronco. |
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[May 31, 2002]
nonieboy
Model Reviewed:
/ Bronco II Eddie Bauer 4x4
Strength:
Reliablity, Strong drivetrain. Torque Four wheel drive. Small turning radius. Build FORD tough
Weakness:
They stopped making it or I will get a brand new one !!! Ford image is the strongest weekness. People just assume since it's a Ford it's no good. EAST OR WEST BRONCO IS THE BEST !!!! I have head this bronco for about 5-6 months now. Put like 8,000 miles on it. Now it runns as smooth as my 2001 Corolla (which I sold to get it). It has a little 2.9 ltr V6 but it got enough torque to it. I can still spin tires and go fast. My wife just got a ticket in it for driving 70+ miles in 55 miles zone. She says it goes too fast (She drives a Caddi otherwise !!!!). I can fold down the seats and put whatever I can think of and there would be room for more. Only one little quarter size rust spot other than that it's perfect. When I take it for an service people gash at it they can't beleive how good a condition it is in. Strong strong 4 wheel drive. I do not go off road other than occasional trips to park but I tried a few times and it doesn't have any problem in going anywhere. Similar Products Used: Lexus 450, CR-V, Tacoma and stuff. Bronco is the Greatest. |
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[May 08, 2002]
Samara Rudolf
Model Reviewed:
, Eddie Bauer Edition
Strength:
Duh...the strength...torque...room...i just love it
Weakness:
like everyone has said...gas mileage...and i know that its going to be expensive to repair when it starts falling apart Ok...i am a Bronco chick. I am the only one of my friends who doesnt want a car or a sporty sleek looking vehicle. I want to mud bog, and tow stuff and go on road trips. I finally have a Bronco after always wanting one. Now i love it. Its a 1993 Eddie Bauer Edition....power everything...lots of torque...and hopefully it will last a long time...and if it doesnt...oh well..i will just replace everything, even if it makes me lose everything and forces me to live in my Bronco. I really love Broncos...mine needs some work, but when its all done, it should kick ass. Similar Products Used: nuthing |
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[May 04, 2002]
bob
pretty bad car drives terribly |