Faults:

New engine put in the vehicle soon after purchasing it (I knew it would need them as it was so old).

After the new engine, the transmission blew up... that cost me far too much too replace.

Put the vehicle on LPG... averaged about 10-15 mpg. Not expensive to run at the time... would be more so now of course.

They need good wet weather tires, as they can be skittish in the wet.

I query the strength of the cabin in a roll over and the potential for a roll over due to it being kind of top heavy.

Rear seats were lap seat belts only.

General Comments:

I do not believe that my family would have left our previous residence had it not been for this truck. I estimate that in moving house it did some 50 fully laden trips of various kinds.

The Bronco is, simply, a beast of burden. Expensive to run but reliable when restored properly.

My kids loved it. Great view from the back, and until recently had believed we had owned a "TONKA MONSTER TRUCK".

As a 4WD it was THE ultimate. This surprised me actually, it would go ANYWHERE. I do mean ANYWHERE.

A great vehicle if you can justify costs of running and the harm to the environment.

General Comments:

I had no true problems with my Bronco. I used and abused the in-line 6 that originally came in it. I replaced it however; I put a 351m in it from my '79 when I totaled it. It has to be the runninest vehicle I have ever owned. The other day, I raced one of my friends in his Grand-Am and we were neck and neck until I hit 3rd. I ran in second until I hit 80mph. It also handles better and turns sharper than any full-sized truck or SUV I have ever ridden in - that is, for its year.

With the exception of the oil leaks, lack of A/C, and the really bad gas mileage, it has to be the best vehicle I have owned... it and the '79 Bronco are killer off-road vehicles.

Faults:

Where should I start! Everything on this Bronco has been replaced or upgraded by me. Engine spun a bearing at 176000, seats were shredded, leaked oil from almost every gasket on the engine, springs and shocks were worn, hubs were shot, every brake component was replaced by me.

General Comments:

If you want a good mud truck or tow rig then get a Bronco. Otherwise they are pretty much worthless. Mine gets piss poor mileage for a 6 cylinder and drives like a dump truck. Engine noise is almost unbearable because of the lack of Overdrive. Driving on the freeway is taking your life into your own hands.