| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | AOD Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
6.6 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 350000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 450500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco |
Summary:
A serious off-road vehicle if built right
Faults:
The first thing I changed was the serpentine belt.
The next thing changed was the computer on the distributor.
After that I bought some bigger tires.
Changed the plugs, wires, and distributor cap & rotor.
Changed all brake parts about 60,000 km after I got the truck.
General Comments:
Excellent truck once you get the gremlins out of it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th November, 2002
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
10.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
Summary:
Best vehicle I have ever owned
Faults:
Heater core started to leak at 100,000.
Body started to rust around 120,000.
The clutch in the electric motors for the power windows went out at 135,000.
General Comments:
This truck has been a very reliable vehicle.
I have never had to replace any major parts for this vehicle.
All the parts that I have replaced have been easy to do.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th September, 2002
I have a '87 bronco with 150,080 miles on it. I have had it since it came out. I have only had to replace the passenger lock and window, since I did it my self it was pretty cheap. The only problem I have with it is it eats gas like there is no tomorrow, but it is my babbie. I don't know why everyone says they have problems with it. But I keep my bronco in tip top shape with properley maintained. The lock on the door is the only thing that tore up on its on. The window was my fault.
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.9 6 cyl Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
3.5 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 132000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
Summary:
Another FORD piece of crap
Faults:
1. 3 months after I bought it the battery died costing $100.
2. 4 months after, the gasoline tank sprung a leak and was completely rotted out costing $600.
3. 4 1/2 months after, the 4 wheel drive went out while I was in 4 wheel drive costing $1700.
4. 5 months after, the transmission slipped while I was backing up and would not stop causing me to hit a stairway bannister costing $170 for bannister and $850 for rebuilt tranny.
5. Still 5 months after, tailgate power window would not work and they had to completely disassemble the tailgate to fix costing $1000. GRAND TOTAL $4,420 in the 5 months.
General Comments:
For a truck that cost me $5,000 and repairs were $4,420. TOTAL $9,420, not worth considering unless you like to have to ride the bus while it spends 2 months in the shop.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 20th May, 2000
Well from the way the comments look, 99.9% of you are not mechanically inclined. And that's the reason for high prices and continuous problems. I also have a 1987 Ford Bronco, and I also replaced the fuel tank, 170,000 miles and it cost me $115. Transfer case 168,000 miles, $830.
I'm at 172,000 miles now and it could use a little body work, see the car salesman that I bought it from didn't wash the salt off of it. But the repair panels are $28 a piece, I also do the bodywork as well, and I am an automotive tech.
So my Bronco is A-OK. I've tried others A.K.A. GM, Chrysler, Dodge, etc... and you can have them. I got tired of being left on the roadside. P.S. Try scheduled maintenance, you'll be amazed...