1993 Ford Bronco XLT review from North America
"Jeep who?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear main seal was leaking and running onto my brakes when I bought it.
ABS light has been on since they replaced the seal.
Makes a clunking sound when starting from a stop while in 4x4.
Rust (cancer) along the back rear wheel wells, and along bottom of the body on sides. More cancer along the bottom of the tailgate.
Rear window does not roll down all the way.
Tailgate does not open. (Probably due to the window not rolling down all the way, or vica versa.)
3 of the 4 speakers sound like crap, the other is blown.
Drivers seat is showing wear because it sits to high, people have to slide in.
When it warms up, it smells of antifreeze. Cause still unknown.
The interior smells like a fart.
General comments?
This truck is amazing. I first had my reservations about Broncos, but I needed a vehicle since I totalled my Lumina this winter, and the price was right. Despite what problems above, I fell in love with it as soon as I got used to its size!
I'm a big guy and there is plenty of room for my head and my fat gut.
This thing is unstoppable! I had stock tires and suspension on it during the winter and I was able to drive through a 4 foot snow pile on the edge of the road without any hesitation.
Previous owner must have geared it for mileage because it gets around 15 city/20 highway! (This is amazing for a Bronco, but still pretty bad for a vehicle in general.)
Repairs are generally cheap.
It's 6,050 pounds of steel. If I get into another collision, I'll win.
Ground clearance is great. My brother in law has a steep driveway which has a natural spring flowing into it, making it full of ruts and mud. I can get up it, ruts and all with no issues or rub.
Tight turning radius. This monster doesn't need three points to make a u-turn.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 302L. 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Lumina |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2008 |