1995 Ford Bronco XLT review from North America
"A convertible truck, my girlfriend loves it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Firstly, I go to the shop all the time, mostly for maintenance, but its never cheap.
I have never been satisfied with the brakes. Have replaced pads, calipers and rotors. Very expensive because of four wheel drive. Have replaced ABS sensors. Have replaced bearings. All different trips, all cost time and money.
Replaced master cylinder 135000 miles.
Transmission is clunky and unresponsive. Tends to be a trouble spot for Fords. Have flushed automatic transmission fluid twice, it's always dirty.
Bumpers slump.
Electrical problems- probably due to previous owner putting in subs and messing around with electrical.
Paint had already been replaced once. Black fades very rapidly.
Engine is weak, struggles on hills.
Interior integrity is pathetic, dash cracking, squeaks, & rattles. Windows are noisy. Car doesn't look as new as it should.
Rear window switch on tailgate has never worked.
Windows are scratched from rolling up and down.
General comments?
Takes a licking. I rear-ended a ford explorer with a trailer hitch at about 20-30 mph. Bumper crumpled and a little damage to front, but replaced for 40 bucks, hardly noticeable. No damage to other car.
Top comes on and off easy enough- makes it a great summer car.
Roomy! I've crammed 9 people in the car before. Good for road trips.
Big tough and fairly stable for how tall it is.
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| Excellent first SUV |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2003 |